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 Manufacturing Engineer Principal will direct high level engineering analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope to ensure that designs meet customer requirements, corporate objectives, are safe, and can be manufactured. This role may lead minimal direct reports.

YOUR IMPACT:  

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

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time. Will be responsible for overall project schedule and budget and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally. May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.
• Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.
• Research, study, and propose use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.
• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Directs preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Provide subject matter expertise leadership to a large technical staff to ensure program success. Assure designs meet customer requirements, statutory requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Business Unit (BU) engineering group as needed to support BU and Corporate business objectives. This includes the development of a strategic vision for the department as well as providing effective support for all aspects of the organization through the creation of cost effective, innovative products and processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or related field.  
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to participate or lead a cross-functional team.

• Project management experience, including the ability to manage a project by delivering scope, cost and schedule.

• Capable of working in a collaborative and team focused environment; open to new ideas

• Demonstrated understanding of fabrication processes – cutting, bending, machining, welding, coating, assembly

• Able to evaluate potential innovative technology areas

• Must be proficient with CAD software (AutoCAD) and simulation software

• Strategic thinker

• Time management and problem solving skills

• Welding automation

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WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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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.

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