Oshkosh
SupplyChainPerformanceEngineer
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“Supply Chain Performance Engineer at Oshkosh. Skills: Supplier quality, PPAP, APQP, Performance metrics. Lead PPAP submissions review. Ensure compliance with requirements”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Data analysis
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years experience in Supplier Quality, expertise in PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Proven experience managing supplier quality, Ability to interpret engineering drawings, Experience with supplier performance metrics
Nice to Have
Six Sigma certification, Familiarity with ISO 9001, Experience with QMS systems
What You'll Do.
Lead PPAP submissions review
Ensure compliance with requirements
Validate dimensional reports
Prepare and approve Part Submission Warrants
Manage Supplier Change Requests
Maintain accurate documentation
Coordinate with suppliers
Monitor and analyze supplier KPIs
Develop supplier performance dashboards
Identify performance trends
Lead supplier performance reviews
Initiate SCARs and 8D processes
Define supplier improvement plans
Support standardization of metrics
Own SQ deliverables for NPD
Ensure suppliers meet requirements
Mitigate supplier-related risks
Support design changes
Validate supplier capabilities
Support supplier readiness
Apply Lean methodologies
Lead Supplier Continuous Improvement Events
Drive adherence to standard work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Interface with suppliers
Process & Methodology
NPD projects
Full Job Description
**At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.** # **Position Summary** The Supply Chain Performance Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplier quality and performance through robust management of PPAP processes, Supplier Change Requests (SCR), and data-driven performance monitoring. This role operates within an Aerial Work Platforms environment and is heavily focused on supplier industrialization, compliance, and change control, ensuring alignment with JLG/Hinowa , regulatory, and customer requirements. In addition, the position drives supplier performance improvement through KPI analytics and supports New Product Development (NPD) activities to ensure successful supplier readiness and launch execution. The role interfaces closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams across Europe. # **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the review, validation, and approval of PPAP submissions (Level 2 and equivalent) across multiple programs * Ensure compliance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements * Validate dimensional reports, control plans, PFMEA, material certifications, test results, and MSA studies * Prepare and approve Part Submission Warrants (PSW) and associated documentation * Own and manage Supplier Change Requests (SCRs) end-to-end, including risk assessment, validation, and approval workflows * Maintain accurate documentation, revision control, and audit readiness * Coordinate closely with suppliers to resolve gaps and drive timely corrective actions * Monitor and analyze supplier KPIs such as PPM, OTD, NCRs, and responsiveness * Develop and maintain supplier performance dashboards an
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