About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

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.

We are looking for a driven individual to develop and continuously improve our manufacturing processes. As a process engineer, reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, you will be responsible for working alongside a team and fostering creativity to implement comprehensive process control. The process engineer will own their area for engineering, product quality, and material presentation strategy. Additionally, they will support equipment selection, installation, and vehicle launch.  

 

• Develop, document, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. 
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and material storage for maximum efficiency. 
• Work with manufacturing team to support packaging and PFEP changes due to various design changes 
• Confers with vendors to determine packaging specifications and arrange for purchase of returnable and evaluates them according to specifications and quality standards. 
• Estimates material handling times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. 
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate material handling processes. 
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential. 
• Utilizes Lean/Six Sigma principles and methodologies in making process improvements. 
• Work with production vendors to manage all aspects of the production part packaging and PFEP requirements. 
• Develop methods to increase efficiency in the material handling processes by utilizing innovation and new processes. 
• Research and formulate plans to accomplish major projects, including manpower estimates, cost estimates and work measuring devices such as milestones or critical path charts.
• Incorporate ergonomics into safety, productivity, and performance.
• Monitor progress of major projects and make recommendations when needed including acquisition of capital equipment.
• Develop proposals for production processes.
• Support cost estimate activities for both new product lines and contract extensions.
• Research and make recommendations on make or buy products.
• Research and make recommendations for the acquisition of tooling, equipment, and fixtures.
• Understand current safety and OSHA requirements pertaining to assembly operations.
• Identify process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Write assembly work processes and man assignment procedures.
• Establish manpower requirements, line and sub-assembly balancing data, and expectancy time performances.
• Assist in plant layout and workstation design.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
• Provide technical support and assist as a resource person in assigned area.

 

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineer or related field
• Internship experience or 6-plus months related experience

 

WHAT MAKES YOU EXCEL

• Experience in material flow, logistics, or warehousing.
• Understanding of various packaging methods or experience working with purchase part packaging.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools and Simulation tools (CATIA, AutoCAD, Process Simulate)
• Good overall people management skills.
• Previous supervisory and/or manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience with ProPlanner or related line balancing software packages.
• Experience with automotive or heavy-duty equipment manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Pay Range:

$63,500.00 - $101,700.00

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 [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.