Industrial Engineer: Lean Processes & Global Projects

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 Industrial Engineer will review design engineering drawings and bills of material (BoM) to define and develop standard installation processes that will vary in levels of complexity and integrate with multiple vehicle subsystems. This role will require a hands-on approach to engineering by working side-by-side with our technicians and collaborating with other departments such as Design, Testing, New Product and Quality.

Joining this department will also provide opportunities for domestic and international travel to support our customers worldwide.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned by your leader.

• Develop, document, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, parts fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Calculate production TAKT times, staffing requirements, tooling, equipment and other related costs to assist management with planning and executing projects in a timely manner
• Support more senior engineers in the preparation of production facilities, design improvements, work instruction development, issue resolution and status reporting
• Responsible for leading a small project or part of a larger project of limited complexity
• Provide technical support and assistance as the lead point of contact on assigned projects
• Collaborate with other engineering or business support disciplines both internally and externally
• Create and develop quality inspection documents, to include critical safety checks identified in PFMEA’s, to ensure the highest level of quality and safety in our products
• Determine and propose process improvements to meet production levels, utilizing lean/six sigma principles and methodologies
• Responsible for assisting with the creation & maintenance of departmental processes & procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.
• One (1) – two (2) or more years of experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Analytical, critical thinking, attention to detail, communication and patterning skills to evaluate data and provide recommendations
• Experience working within the heavy equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry
• Experience in automotive assembly operations with application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including a strong emphasis on Excel
• Prior experience with CATIA, Creo View, AutoCAD and/or Windchill

OSHKOSH CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Inspires and Motivates Others
  • Genuine leader that engages, motivates and inspires others through trust, credibility, and collaboration. Understands how their leadership style impacts others.
  • Makes decisions and bold moves in the face of adversity/uncertainty and accepts responsibility for those decisions.
  • Helps others discover themselves and has a strong belief in themselves.
  • Openly shares their knowledge and experience with others; encourages healthy debate.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
  • Understands the products and services of all parts of the business and facilitates the flow of information between them to maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Establishes good interpersonal relationship by ensuring that people are valued, appreciated and included. Actively listens to and fully involves others.
  • Gets to know people at all levels and adapts their leadership style to engage all team members
• Coaches & Develops
  • Makes their own and their team members’ development a priority. Gives others a sense of ownership and personal commitment to their work.
  • Encourages team members to excel; delegates with development in mind.
  • Provides timely and candid feedback in a way that encourages growth.
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