Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & Efficiency

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

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate manufacturing methods, evaluate designs, materials, tooling, and production equipment to improve efficiency and quality.

You will support senior engineers, assist in plant layouts, cost studies, and process improvements, and analyze space requirements for maximum workflow efficiency. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 1–2 years’ experience are expected, with Lean/Six Sigma familiarity valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.
• 1–2+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma training or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing processes by developing and evaluating methods and layouts.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, or production builds.
• Support cost studies, time estimates, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate manufacturing methods, evaluate designs, materials, tooling, and production equipment to improve efficiency and quality.

You will support senior engineers, assist in plant layouts, cost studies, and process improvements, and analyze space requirements for maximum workflow efficiency. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 1–2 years’ experience are expected, with Lean/Six Sigma familiarity valued.