Oshkosh Defense
ManufacturingEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Manufacturing Engineer at Oshkosh Defense. Skills: Manufacturing processes, Process improvement. Perform basic engineering calculations. Perform investigations”
Industry & Context.
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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