Engineering Manager

Oshkosh Delivery; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 92,600 - 154,400; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes and capital investments. You will guide a team of process, manufacturing, and industrial engineers, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across the facility.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, 7+ years in operations engineering, and 3+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in operations engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of manufacturing processes and capital investments.
• Manage a team of process, manufacturing, and industrial engineers.
• Develop, implement, and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards.
• Provide status reporting on safety, budget, staffing, volume, and performance metrics.
• Lead plant layout and workstation design and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage, motivate, and inspire others to promote a healthy morale environment.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Industrial engineering

Team leadership

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

FlexSim

Simul8

ProPlanner

Siemens MES

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

We are looking for a motivated and creative candidate to lead our Operations Engineering team. As the Operations Engineering Manager, you will lead the development and execution of our manufacturing processes, along with the facility’s capital investments. The Operations Engineering manager will have responsibilities for leading a team of process engineers and work collaboratively with our product design team, as we bring our new vehicle to market.

YOUR IMPACT

• Research and formulate plans to accomplish major projects, including manpower estimates, cost estimates, and work measuring devices such as milestones or critical path charts.
• Monitor progress of major projects and make recommendations when needed including acquisition of capital equipment
• Develop proposals for production processes
• Support cost estimate activities for both new and existing products using actuals, MOST, and simulation tools
• Research and make recommendations on make or buy products
• Research and make recommendations for the acquisition of tooling, equipment, and fixtures
• Understand current safety and OSHA requirements pertaining to assembly operations and incorporate ergonomics into safety, productivity, and performance
• Establish manpower requirements, line and sub-assembly balancing data, and expectancy time performances
• Lead plant layout and workstation design
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet established deadlines
• Manage and direct a team, including but not limited to manufacturing, process, and/or industrial engineers, focused on facility and process design
• Develop, implement, and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards ensuring continuously improving operations
• Provide status reporting on safety, budget, staffing, volume, and performance measurements to ensure effective communication and analysis
• Play an active role in long range financial forecasting, specifically around planning the resource needs of the platform team
• Always promote a healthy and high morale work environment
• Engage, motivate, and inspire others through trust, creditability, and collaboration
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in operations engineering or related field
• Three (3) or more years of experience in leading a team of direct reports

Standout Qualifications

• Heavy industrial or automotive industry experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in line balancing and capacity/resource planning in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in value-stream mapping, problem solving, and process improvement
• Demonstrated experience leading medium and large-scale operations based on lean principles
• Demonstrated proficiency in lean based process design and standard visual work instruction development
• Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification from accredited establishment
• Knowledge deploying and using 3D simulation software such as FlexSim, Simul8, etc.
• Skilled in use of a Shop Floor Management System or MES, such as ProPlanner, Siemens, etc.

Pay Range

$92,600.00 - $154,400.00

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 [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.