Sr Mechanical Engineer

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

As a Sr Mechanical Engineer with JLG, you'll play an important role in enhancing and supporting our industry-leading boom lift product portfolio. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges, improve existing designs, and develop innovative, cost-effective engineering solutions.

In this role, you'll focus on sustaining engineering and incremental product development, including mechanical component and system design, engineering analysis, root cause investigations, and product enhancements. You'll work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management teams to improve product performance, reliability, and functionality throughout the product lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, take ownership of engineering projects, and make a meaningful impact on JLG's boom lift products.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, and Compliance teams to support business continuity, product improvements, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and technical analysis in accordance with JLG and industry engineering standards and processes, under supervision as appropriate.
• Support more experienced engineers in developing engineering plans, designs, calculations, and technical reports.
• Take ownership of assigned engineering projects or portions of projects of limited complexity while managing multiple priorities.
• Partner with internal engineering and business teams, as well as external suppliers, to develop and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, and technicians supporting common projects.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal and external customers, and other resources to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure designs and engineering activities follow established engineering criteria, drawing standards, company policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate mechanical designs and systems for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Develop and direct the preparation of engineering layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Perform engineering analysis to select appropriate parts, components, and materials that meet product requirements.
• Provide technical engineering assistance for production support as needed.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve technical issues reported to Engineering, including root cause determination and design improvements.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations to communicate engineering recommendations and solutions.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including engineering analysis, research, and historical records.
• Apply analytical and mathematical methods to model system performance, evaluate alternatives, and optimize designs.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-equipment design and related systems (Examples: Fabrications, powertrain, drivetrain, hydraulics, electrical, controls, reliability, etc.)
• Experience with a high-level CAD system (Examples: Creo Parametric, Catia, NX, etc.)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and/or hands-on engineering experience
• Familiarity with construction industry and various trades that participate within commercial building projects
• Highly organized with exposure to project management best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to operate well within a team environment

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Pay Range:

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.

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