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Senior Project Engineer
Oshkosh, WI US
Job Description
Oshkosh, WI
$60.00/hour
6-month contract with high probability of extension to 1 year
Top Requirements:
1. Experience in managing system level requirement compliance
2. Experience in managing system level verification and validation
3. Vehicle level attributes (system weight, environmental sealing, range, performance, etc.)
Responsible for engineering project(s) within a design and development program. The position will direct high level engineering analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope to ensure that designs meet customer requirements, company objectives, are safe, and can be manufactured.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required
2. Research, studies, and proposes use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products
3. Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues
4. Communicate project objectives to team members
5. Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures
6. Evaluate designs for performance, safety and reliability
7. Directs preparation layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material
8. Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issues, management, status reporting, project communication, and quality assurance
9. Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements
10. Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the Oshkosh Way. Conduct duties consistent with the Company’ s mission statement, quality objectives, and defined policies and procedures
11. Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, and production support
12. Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication
13. Provide guidance to team members to ensure the appropriate engineering analysis is performed and documented
14. Provide leadership to a technical staff to ensure program success. Assure designs meet customer requirements, statutory requirements, and corporate objectives
15. Establishes priorities for work delegated to others
16. Provide management/leadership to technical staff including resource planning, scheduling, and administration to ensure program success
17. Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations
18. Security clearance is not required but must be able to obtain a secret security clearance as required by job duties.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors of Science in Engineering
8-plus years related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with vehicle performance attribute management and verification
• Experience with requirements compliance verification and validation
• Experience managing and tracking program level Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) execution and progress
• Experience with a high level cad system
• PMP certification
• Possess a strong mechanical knowledge of vehicles and related systems
• Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
Meet Your Recruiter
Terry Walton
Technical Recruiter
Terry Walton was brought into Contract Professionals, Inc. to act as highly specialized and experienced technical recruiter, with a focus on engineering and informational technology. Known industry wide for his ability to cultivate and recruit best in class candidates, Terry was named the number one recruiter (out of 45 recruiters) with his previous employer, for more than six consecutive years. He was also a member of the Chairman’s Club from 2017-2019.
Passionate about mentoring others, Terry also has extensive experience training new recruiters to navigate the entire recruitment life cycle; providing novice recruiters with the education, skills, and tools necessary to become successful staffing specialists.
Terry was conferred a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management from Robert Morris University in 2003.
Terry is happily married to Jennifer Walton. Together they have three boys: Houston 15, Phoenix 11, and Kingston 8. All their children play school and travel basketball, baseball, and football. A sports enthusiast himself, Terry coaches AAU All-Star Basketball. He is also the Head Coach of Grade School Tackle Football for Butler, PA.