Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company

Oshkosh Vocational is building a new facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support operations at our brand‑new plant.

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, HSA, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, wellness programs, paid time off, employee stock purchase, discount program, and more.
• Job stability and growth opportunities.
• People‑first culture focused on innovation and industry advancement.

• Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks under supervision following Oshkosh engineering standards.
• Support senior engineers in preparing facility processes, designs, computation methods, and reports.
• Manage projects or parts of projects of limited complexity; may oversee multiple projects.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, or production builds.
• Analyze space requirements, workflow, and design layout for equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Process engineering information through change notices, proposals, and continuous improvement requests.
• Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, and technical proposals.
• Assess legislative and regulatory impacts on projects.
• Recommend fixture and tooling designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• One to two years of experience.

• Knowledge of equipment manufacturing or automobile industry.
• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in aluminum MIG/TIG welding.
• Background in weld fixture design or improvement projects.
• Knowledge of weld sequencing and cool time in multi‑weld processes.
• Understanding of ERP/MES/PLM systems.
• Fluent in 2D/3D CAD (Creo and Catia preferred).
• Experience with industrial controls and weld robot programming.
• Strong dedication to process improvement as subject‑matter expert.
• Knowledge of EAR‑99 and ITAR classifications.

• Effective communication with internal and external contacts.
• Decision‑making on project sequencing, methods, and alternatives.
• Structured problem‑solving following standard practices.

• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, hearing, talking, typing, fine dexterity, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Non‑physical demands include analysis, reasoning, communication, and sustained mental activity.
• Environmental demands include task changes, dust, temperature extremes, loud noises, and occasional exposure to chemicals.
• Work schedule:
  
  routine shift hours with infrequent overtime, weekends, or shift rotation.

$73,200.00 – $

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact corporate tale