Engineer Principal - Mechanical - JLG Industries : Job Details

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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.

The Principal Engineer – Mechanical 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. Offers 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

• Responsible for completing projects or parts of projects of moderate complexity on time.
• May oversee project schedule and budget.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Perform complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh and industry standards.
• Prepare and deliver plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.
• Collaborate with other engineering or business support disciplines internally and with external suppliers.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers.
• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodologies and procedures.
• Participate in budgeting, including recommending capital improvements and preparing justifications.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and other resources regarding technical issues.
• Communicate project objectives clearly to team members.
• Ensure proper use of engineering criteria and standards, and conduct work within company policies.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Perform analysis to support selection of parts, components, and materials.
• Provide technical assistance for production support.
• Analyze and resolve engineering issues reported via communication channels.
• Mentor team members to ensure proper analysis and documentation.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Standout Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle systems.
• Experience with high-level CAD systems.
• Experience in structural and/or weldment design.

Pay Range

$82,000.00 - $132,800.00

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay across all U.S. locations. Individual pay depends on experience, education, skills, and role scope. We offer a comprehensive rewards package and prioritize a people-first culture, supporting your growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

Oshkosh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are open to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. We do not discriminate based on pay discussions unless required by law.