Quality Engineer

** 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.
** As a Quality Engineer, your mission is to continuously improve safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on eliminating process waste. The use of structured quality improvement tools is required. You will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations.
** YOUR IMPACT
*** Validate production processes to ensure potential failure risks are considered and mitigated through a cross-functional approach and application of FMEA and Process Control Plans
* Promote SPC and error proofing internally and externally with suppliers where there is risk of common mistakes and/or significant failure
* Advocate the utilization of product traceability internally and externally with suppliers to advance product containment and rework campaigns if required
* Conduct special process audits and systems audits when on-boarding potential suppliers and as part of periodic surveillance
* Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques
* Apply basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model
* Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
* Lead customer interactions
* Assist in the identification and implementation of six-sigma projects.
* Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model:
Project Charter, Process Map, Thought Process Map, Pareto Chart, Trend Chart, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Histogram, SPC, FMEA, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, 5S, Correlation Analysis, Error-proofing, Cpk, Ppk, Corrective Action Matrix, and Continual Improvement Control Plan.
* Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome.
* Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause.
* Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.
* Perform process capability studies internally and externally.
* Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints.
* Revise procedures for process improvement.
* Investigate/analyze and benchmark industry practices for process validation assessments.
* Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods.
* Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Contracts, Sales and Manufacturing to improve processes.
* Minimal travel as required. (Once per month on average for a duration of 1-3 days.)
* Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** Bachelor's Degree in a related field
* 1-3 plus years related work experience
* Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&T symbols, etc. Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics
* Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods
** STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
*** Hold a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or must acquire within eight months of filling this position
* ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification (or equivalent) required within eight (8) months of filling this position
* Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods
* Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, tolerancing, GD&T symbols, etc. Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics
* Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications
* MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes e-mail, Visio, Statistical software, and JDE experience is recommended and will be mandatory within three (3) months in this position
** WORKING CONDITIONS*
* * The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
** This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
* Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
* Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
* Occasional movement within the office…