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About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.
The Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical supports the design, integration, and engineering execution of functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty refuse vehicle systems. The role supports chassis-to-body integration, engineered-to-order (ETO) applications, engineering changes, and production issue resolution for existing and new vehicle configurations.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
- Under close supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, and assigned tasks in accordance with Oshkosh and applicable industry standards and processes.
- Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
- Under close supervision, support chassis-to-body integration and ETO engineering assignments, including vehicle configuration and interface reviews.
- Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, other engineering disciplines, and external suppliers to address technical requirements.
- Communicate technical issues, priorities, risks, and project status clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- 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.
- Prepare and maintain chassis layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and associated release documentation.
- Evaluate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system interfaces and select components to meet vehicle application requirements.
- Support production CIR (Continuous Improvement Request) investigations and resolution of design-related manufacturing issues.
- Execute assigned ETO and chassis integration engineering changes (CNs), ensuring accurate documentation and timely release.
- Support Sales with chassis layout reviews, ETO quotations, technical feasibility assessments, and customer-specific requirements.
- Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
- Analyze engineering issues, document corrective actions, and communicate resolution status to cross-functional teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field along with Internship experience or six (6) or more months of related work experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems used in automotive, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicles.
- Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo.
- Experience with chassis integration, commercial vehicle body integration, or refuse vehicle applications.
- Experience with ETO engineering, technical quotations, engineering change management, and production issue resolutions.
- Ability to interpret vehicle interface drawings, wiring schematics, and mechanical/electrical specifications as applicable.
- Effective cross-functional communication, prioritization, and documentation skills in a production-focused environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
- This position is based in a manufacturing or production/field environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
- The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
- Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
- Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.
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Pay Range:
$64,500.00 - $103,500.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
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