Engineer Intern - Manufacturing (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, offers a Manufacturing Engineering Internship to support the ME team in achieving production goals and continuous improvement. Interns may audit docs, study processes, and contribute ideas under supervision.

Ideal applicants are pursuing a Manufacturing/Engineering degree, with CAD, ERP, and manufacturing exposure, plus a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The role emphasizes hands-on learning and potential project involvement.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CAD software

ERP systems

Lean / 5S awareness

Production support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Welding Engineering Technology, Industrial, Mechanical or related Engineering field

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

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

These duties are not meant to beall-inclusiveand other duties may be assigned:

• 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.

Advance your career by advancing the world.

For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling.

Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world.

From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose.

The people who work here are no different.

Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.

Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.