About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

We are seeking a dynamic engineering leader that is passionate about driving innovation and efficiencies, and leading a team dedicated to excellence, join us at Pierce Manufacturing a division of Oshkosh Corporation!

This leader will have an exciting opportunity to lead our engineering teams for Pierce Manufacturing and Frontline Communications within our Vocational segment. This role, reporting to our Director and GM of the business, will be based out of our Bradenton, FL facility with weekly travel to our Clearwater, FL facility (1x/week).

With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect:

• Competitive pay based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefit package effective day one (1).

  • Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) + company match, wellness programs, paid time off, stock purchase programs, employee discount program and much more.

• Job stability and opportunities for growth.

• Culture focused on people first, innovation and advancing industries.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Engineering responsible for technical data rights will provide guidance for and implementation of the strategy for Oshkosh’s technical data and software it produces and delivers to various customers. The job entails ensuring all cross functional departments have clear standards implemented to follow for developing and handling technical data and software throughout the entire lifecycle of the products Oshkosh provides. In addition, a critical factor of this role is around the awareness and training of all team members affected by the requirements surrounding data rights.

YOUR IMPACT:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement, and advise senior leadership on strategies to ensure technical data and software rights are appropriately aligned with multiple program requirements and strategic directions.
• Develop and manage training curriculum and educational needs regarding technical data and software rights throughout the segment(s).
• Provides oversight of all technical data and software deliverables which includes ensuring all rights entitled to Oshkosh are represented in all deliverables, the use of technical data and software, internally, are provided to customers.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring all processes and procedures for all affected departments who have ownership in managing technical data and software.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice team members, on all rules and regulations associated with rights governing the development and use of technical data and software.
• Advise and implement strategies to ensure that new product development and all product/service lifestyle management initiatives are fully aligned to support protection of technical data and software rights appropriately.
• Support and advise on program management requirements around decisions that involve the development, use of, and deliverables associated with technical data and software; including interaction with customer and industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; or equivalent.
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience in engineering, contracts, lean and value stream management; or in a related area.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduate degree in Engineering; or equivalent.
• Prior experience with Defense or government contracts.
• Prior experience working in, or with, a Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and value stream methodologies.
• Ability to interact with company personnel, builds strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understands business imperatives.
• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Board of Directors, and teams.
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA and/or CREO.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with new product development processes and best practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Sitting, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Fine Dexterity.
  
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Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.