Product Support Manufacturing Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Oshkosh 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 Industrial Engineer will review design engineering drawings and bills of material (BoM) to define and develop standard installation processes that will vary in levels of complexity and integrate with multiple vehicle subsystems. This role will require a hands-on approach to engineering by working side-by-side with our technicians and collaborating with other departments such as Design, Testing, New Product and Quality. Joining this department will also provide opportunities for domestic and international travel to support our customers worldwide.

Your Impact:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned by your leader.

• Develop, document, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, parts fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Calculate production TAKT times, staffing requirements, tooling, equipment and other related costs to assist management with planning and executing projects in a timely manner
• Support more senior engineers in the preparation of production facilities, design improvements, work instruction development, issue resolution and status reporting
• Responsible for leading a small project or part of a larger project of limited complexity
• Provide technical support and assistance as the lead point of contact on assigned projects
• Collaborate with other engineering or business support disciplines both internally and externally
• Create and develop quality inspection documents, to include critical safety checks identified in PFMEA's, to ensure the highest level of quality and safety in our products
• Determine and propose process improvements to meet production levels, utilizing lean/six sigma principles and methodologies
• Responsible for assisting with the creation & maintenance of departmental processes & procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.
• One (1) – two (2) or more years of experience.

Standout Qualifications:

• Analytical, critical thinking, attention to detail, communication and patterning skills to evaluate data and provide recommendations
• Experience working within the heavy equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry
• Experience in automotive assembly operations with application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including a strong emphasis on Excel
• Prior experience with CATIA, CreoView, AutoCAD and/or Windchill

Oshkosh Core Competencies:

• Inspires and Motivates Others
• Genuine leader that engages, motivates and inspires others through trust, credibility, and collaboration. Understands how their leadership style impacts others.
• Makes decisions and bold moves in the face of adversity/uncertainty and accepts responsibility for those decisions.
• Helps others discover themselves and has a strong belief in themselves.
• Openly shares their knowledge and experience with others; encourages healthy debate.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Understands the products and services of all parts of the business and facilitates the flow of information between them to maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
• Establishes good interpersonal relationship by ensuring that people are valued, appreciated and included. Actively listens to and fully involves others.
• Gets to know people at all levels and adapts their leadership style to engage all team members
• Coaches & Develops
• Makes their own and their team members' development a priority. Gives others a sense of ownership and personal commitment to their work.
• Encourages team members to excel; delegates with development in mind.
• Provides timely and candid feedback in a way that encourages growth.
• Encourages Innovation & Inclusion
• Champions and generates creative ideas to improve current thinking, processes and systems.
• Possesses an awareness of current trends and shares this knowledge to improve the business.
• Treats people the way they want to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated.
• Comfortable working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions as well as working effectively with all members in the organization
• Aligns Organization
• Brings meaningful purpose, practical strategies and goals together to align achievable results.
• Sets challenging and impactful business objectives, aligns resources, and takes responsibility to achieve results.
• Ensures when decisions are made that all aspects of the business are considered and those impacted understand why.
• Drives Strategic Thinking
• Understands the organization functions within a global environment. Spends time and effort on the implications of global business and its competitive elements.
• Builds and communicates a shared purpose, explains "the why" and generates enthusiasm around it to achieve positive results.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Occasional: Reaching, Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Lifting/Carrying 30lbs., Pushing/Pulling 30llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports); Occasional: Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: Work Alone, High Volume Public Contact, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Physical Danger, Toxic Substances (i.e. solvents, pesticides, etc.)
• 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.

Pay Range:

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.