Manufacturing Engineer Associate - Tooling

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 Associate Manufacturing Engineer will design new, modified, or improved components/process tooling in accordance with engineering standards and project scope of work. This role provides tooling and mechanical design support for manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on the design, development, and delivery of custom tooling and fixtures supporting welding, fabrication, paint, and assembly processes across multiple vehicle product lines.

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Design and develop custom manufacturing tooling and fixtures to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings for internal fabrication, machining, and external vendor sourcing.
• Collaborate with plant engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor operators to gather tooling requirements and incorporate operator feedback into designs.
• Apply mechanical design principles, including material selection, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and fit/function validation.
• Support prototype tooling builds, including limited use of additive manufacturing (3D printing) when applicable.
• Coordinate with internal tool makers and external suppliers to support tool fabrication, procurement, trials, and validation.
• Provide hands‑on support during tool tryouts, production trials, and process adjustments on the manufacturing floor.
• Maintain accurate documentation, revisions, and configuration control using engineering data management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in CAD modeling software (CATIA with Windchill preferred)
  • Experience with Solid Works or similar CAD platforms acceptable with ability to ramp quickly
• Strong mechanical design aptitude, including:
  • Understanding of material properties and basic material science
  • Ability to perform tolerance and stack‑up analysis
  • Practical problem‑solving for real‑world manufacturing constraints
• Ability to interpret and produce manufacturing‑ready drawings with GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience or coursework in tool design, fixture design, or mechanical design.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination, sourcing, and build support for tooling or mechanical components.
• Hands‑on manufacturing experience through internships, co‑ops, or shop‑floor collaboration.
• Experience supporting prototype builds or production launches.
• Internship in a relevant engineering space.
• Knowledge of equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry.
• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite; including a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

$57,600.00 - $90,400.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people‑first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporate tale

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