Oshkosh Defense

ManufacturingEngineer

$73–118k Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer at Oshkosh Defense. Skills: Manufacturing processes, Process improvement. Perform basic engineering calculations. Perform investigations”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Operations, 1-2 years of experience

Nice to Have

Knowledge of equipment manufacturing industry, Knowledge of automobile industry, Experience with Lean tools, Experience with Six Sigma tools, Experience in Microsoft Office, Emphasis on Excel

What You'll Do.

Perform basic engineering calculations

Perform investigations

Support engineers in preparation of plants

Support engineers in design

Support engineers in computation methods

Support engineers in reporting

Provide technical assistance for prototype build

Provide technical assistance for pilot build

Provide technical assistance for production build

Analyze space requirements

Design layout for equipment

Design layout for workspace

Review engineering information

Process engineering information

Participate in cost studies

Participate in project time estimation

Participate in technical proposals

Review legislative proposals

Review regulatory proposals

Recommend fixture design

Recommend tooling design

Full Job Description

**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.** The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate manufacturing processes by developing, evaluating and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. **YOUR IMPACT** These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. * Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh Corporation’s engineering standards and processes. * Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plants, designs, computation methods, and reporting. * Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity; may be responsible for managing multiple projects. * Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, or production build. * Analyze space requirements, workflow and designs layout for equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. * Review and process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, continuous improvement requests etc. * Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, and technical proposals. * Review legislative and regulatory proposals or actions to determine impact on projects. * Review and recommend fixture and tooling design. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** * Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field. * One (1) – two (2) or more years of experience. **STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS** * Knowledge of equipment manufacturin

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