Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Oshkosh, WI - Hybrid

6+ Months

Pay Rate : 55 / hr - 65 / hr

Hybrid requirement : Must be based in Wisconsin, hybrid schedule required (min of Tuesday-Thursday onsite).

Description : Program Supported : JLTV platform, specifically Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle (DXPV) for the Dutch Marines

Top Requirements :

Hybrid requirement : Must be based in Wisconsin, hybrid schedule required (min of Tuesday-Thursday onsite).

Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

o Must have direct experience creating and managing DFMEA documents.

o Ability to identify potential failure modes, assess risk, and propose mitigations.

o Experience leading DFMEA reviews with cross-functional engineering teams.

Experience with DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report)

o Hands-on experience preferred (test, development, or build coordinating background).

Verification & Review Experience

o Hands-on involvement in carrying designs through verification testing.

o Prepping for and contributing to detailed design reviews.

o Familiarity with working in the prototype phase of new product development

CAD Tools : Familiarity with CREO and Windchill (for drawings, change notices, workflow).

MUST BE US Citizen

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) + 5 years of relatable experience.

HOMERUN Candidate :

Strong recent hands-on verification / test & development experience.

Comfortable with prototype phase engineering, seeing designs through verification and preparing for detailed design reviews.

Prior experience with build coordination (working on shop floor, documenting issues, coordinating builds).

Broader exposure to new product development launches in defense or automotive industries.

High comfort level with change notice management and release processes.

Role Details : 2 Openings

o One candidate will own release & verification tasks (change notices, DFMEA, DVP&R, detailed design reviews).

o Second candidate will support group tasks (DFMEA, DVP&R) + later build coordination.

Contract Length : 6 months through March 2026 with potential extensions.

Interview : Team Interview

Job Description :

About client Defense, an client company

client Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Project Engineer Mechanical leads and manages the engineering team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts across different engineering disciplines. Responsible for making critical decisions that have a large impact on projects and engineering initiatives. Develops and fosters Engineers to think innovatively, hold accountability, and process improvement on a daily basis. Performs high level, engineering analysis, design or re-design, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy duty vehicles. Provides integration and execution support for vehicle and component design. Provides technical mentorship in high level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope.

YOUR IMPACT :

Manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of their engineering team.

Provide coaching and development for their team through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities, and creation of individual development plans for team members.

Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs of department, and direct preparation of budget requests.

May have some level of P&L responsibility.

Understand market share and P&L for their product line - business acumen.

Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers, across segments and functions.

Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, client leadership, and external customers.

Responsible for completion of a project or part of a project of moderate complexity on time.

May be responsible for overall project schedule and budget.

May be responsible for managing multiple priorities.

Performs more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to client as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.

Responsible for preparation and delivery of plans, designs, computation methods, and / or reporting.

Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.

May have exposure to the external customers and / or industry organizations.

Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on common projects.

Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.

Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.

Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.

Communicate project objectives to team members.

Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.

Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.

Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.

Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.

Provide complex technical assistance for production support.

Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.

Provide mentorship to team members to ensure the appropriate engineering analysis is performed and documented.

Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.

Other duties as assigned.

Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) or more years of related experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS :

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.

Experience with a high level CAD system.

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Internal Contacts : Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

External Contacts : Limited external contact to : gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

Communication Skills : Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and / or government regulations : Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Decision-Making : Regularly makes significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources.

Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving : Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.

Supervisory / Managerial : General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as lead worker .

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Physical Demands : Frequent : Standing, Walking / Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional : Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom : Lifting / Carrying 25lbs., Pushing / Pulling 25llbs.

Non-Physical Demands : Frequent : Analysis / Reasoning, Communication / Interpretation, Math / Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.

Environmental Demands : Frequent : Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious / Exacting Work; Occasional : High Volume Public Contact.

Work Schedule : Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

Demands / Deadlines : High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and / or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.