Engineer Intern - Manufacturing (Summer 2027)

oshkoshcorporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support continuous improvement and meet manufacturing goals. You will work under the Manager of Manufacturing and contribute ideas across engineering and production.

The internship emphasizes auditing docs, time studies, process development, and ERP usage, with opportunities to influence plant layout and tooling while supporting new product launches.

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field for the full internship duration.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Experience or exposure to ERP systems, CAD, and Lean/5S concepts welcome.

Responsibilities

• Audit and update work instructions, routings, and bills of materials.
• Improve material handling methods and perform time studies.
• Develop methods in fabrication and machining processes.
• Analyze workstation/cell layouts to boost productivity and quality.
• Provide technical support to production personnel and assist with fixtures and tooling.
• Learn and use ERP manufacturing software and create docs for new product launches.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

ERP JD Edwards

Welding/Machining/Fabrication

2D & 3D CAD

Lean & 5S

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Welding Eng Tech, Industrial, Mechanical or related field

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

CAD software

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

Assist the Manufacturing Engineering department in successfully achieving manufacturing goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The ME Intern will receive assignments from the Manager of Manufacturing, or an assigned representative, and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions.

YOUR IMPACT

• Audit and update work instructions, routings, and bills of materials.
• Improve material handling methods.
• Perform time studies.
• Develop methods in fabrication and machining processes.
• Perform workstation/cell analyses to improve productivity and quality.
• Provide technical support to the production personnel.
• Provide input for manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
• Assist with plant layout and workstation design.
• Learn and use ERP manufacturing software.
• Create documentation for new product launches.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Welding Engineering Technology, Industrial, Mechanical or other related Engineering field for entire duration of internship.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Working knowledge or exposure to ERP System such as JD Edwards.
• Experience in welding, machining, or fabrication.
• Exposure to cell or work center layout.
• Experience with 2D & 3D CAD software.
• Exposure to Lean and 5S concepts.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00

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 [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.