Industrial Engineer - Paint

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. in Jefferson City, Tennessee seeks an Industrial Engineer - Paint to optimize automated paint systems and improve line balance and throughput.

You will act as a technical resource for robotics in paint processes, diagnose quality issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2+ years of experience, with strong skills in Lean/Six Sigma, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.
• 1–2+ years of experience.
• Experience with automated or robotic paint systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for automated and robotic paint systems and support paint quality and production issues.
• Troubleshoot paint coating and finish quality issues and adjust processes to reduce rework.
• Analyze and optimize automated paint processes to improve line speeds and throughput.
• Perform line balancing and determine manpower requirements.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Support capital projects and maintain manufacturing docs, BOMs, and work instructions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Industrial Engineer - PaintApply: Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States: Full time: Posted Today: R50436**About JLG, an Oshkosh company****JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.**The Industrial Engineer – Paint will support manufacturing operations with a primary focus on automated paint systems, process optimization, and paint quality. This role will serve as a technical resource for automated and robotic paint processes, helping quickly identify and resolve paint quality issues, improve line balance and throughput, reduce waste, and minimize equipment downtime. The Industrial Engineer will also support manufacturing documentation, layouts, labor requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. **YOUR IMPACT***These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.** Serve as a technical resource for automated and robotic paint systems, providing support for paint quality, process, and production issues.* Troubleshoot paint coating and finish quality issues and identify process adjustments needed to improve quality and reduce rework.* Analyze and optimize automated paint processes, including line speeds, cycle times, and process parameters to improve efficiency and throughput.* Perform line balancing of automated processes and establish manpower requirements and expected production performance.* Monitor and adjust paint process and chemical parameters to maintain quality while reducing material usage and waste.* Identify process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, and equipment reliability.* Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles and methodologies to reduce waste, improve process flow, and increase operational efficiency.* Identify critical spare parts and process needs to help reduce equipment downtime and improve system reliability.* Support the justification and implementation of capital projects related to automated paint systems and manufacturing process improvements.* Review engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) and develop or maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.* Determine appropriate manufacturing fixtures, plant layouts, and workstations to maximize space, efficiency, and production flow.* Provide hands on technical support to manufacturing teams and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and external suppliers to resolve process issues.* Support engineering calculations, investigations, projects, and reporting in accordance with JLG engineering standards and processes. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.* One (1) – two (2) or more years of experience. **STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS*** Background supporting automated or robotic industrial paint systems.* Knowledge of paint coatings, finish quality, and automated paint process troubleshooting.* Strong understanding of manufacturing line balancing, cycle time analysis, and throughput optimization.* Familiarity with heavy equipment, automotive, or other high volume manufacturing environments.* Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and methodologies.* Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, material waste, and equipment downtime.* Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and support justification for capital improvement projects.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel, data analysis, and charting.* Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and attention to detail skills. **WORKING CONDITIONS***The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.** This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in production environments.* In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.* Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.* Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.* Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.**Pay Range:**$73,200.00 - $117,800.00