Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Oshkosh Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 82,900 - 134,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to oversee manufacturing processes and lead engineering projects. This role involves collaborating with design engineering, coaching support staff, and implementing lean/Six Sigma principles to enhance operations effectively.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and have significant experience, particularly in HVAC products, to ensure manufacturing excellence and support innovative equipment recommendations for the facility.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Drafting skills and experience with electrical wiring.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and coaching of engineers or engineering technicians.
• Conduct complex engineering calculations and prepare reports.
• Manage cycle time balance and determine assembly fixturing.

Skills

Experience with HVAC products

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret documentation

Familiarity with ERP systems

Experience handling EAR-99 and ITAR documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field

Tools

2D/3D CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred)

Common machining equipment

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Oshkosh Vocational, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

This role will be based onsite at our brand‑new facility in Murfreesboro and reporting to the Chief Engineer – Operations.

Role Overview

Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for detailed processes in connection with manufacturing, routings, master data, time studies, manufacturing bill of materials, and change notices/engineering changes. The role will review new releases for design and manufacturing, support recommendations for new equipment and tooling, and provide shop support to improve coordination and collaboration between Engineering and Operations departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for selected series of processes, usually defined by common manufacturing equipment or by product
• Oversee and coach supporting engineers or engineering technicians in their daily work to ensure manufacturing excellence
• Responsible for completion of a project or parts of multiple projects of complexity on time and utilize lean/Six Sigma principles and methodologies in making process improvements
• Manage capitalization of equipment and receipt of POs relative to projects leading or supporting
• Perform complex engineering calculations, investigations, and prepare delivery of plans, designs, computation methods and/or reporting
• Manage cycle time balance of each station to ensure output matches delivery schedule
• Determine appropriate assembly fixturing that are complex in nature and sequence of operations
• Review and select required special tooling and equipment
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop corrective actions for product performance issues
• Develop and support recommendations for new equipment and tooling
• Provide technical guidance for minor to complex issues found in production
• Configure or update ERP data to ensure accurate cost and labor calculations

Impact

• Provide shop support to aid in improving coordination and collaboration between Engineering and Operations departments
• Ensure manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement across selected series of processes
• Lead projects and parts of multiple projects in delivering process improvements and capital equipment decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience

Standout Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC products
• Experience with brazing processes
• Experience with electrical wiring
• Familiar with DC torque tools (Cleco/apex tools preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations, and procedure manuals
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced environment
• Experience handling EAR‑99 and ITAR documentation
• Detail oriented
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication to timely deliverables and willingness to work outside typical work hours as needed
• Experience with common machining equipment (Lathe, Mill, Drill press, Band Saw, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Drafting skills and 2D/3D CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred)

Core Competencies

• Internal contacts: ability to interact with peers, cross‑departmental stakeholders, and gather factual information
• External contacts: maintain relationships with external parties as required
• Communication skills: read, write, and interpret standard instructions, safety rules, procedures; write reports and correspondence; present information to both internal and external audiences
• Decision making: make decisions of responsibility using evaluation or information; select alternatives or precedents
• Complexity, judgment and problem solving: handle diversified and moderately difficult work; adapt and interpret established practices to meet undefined problems

Working Conditions

• Physical demands: frequent standing, walking/running, sitting, hearing, talking, visual, typing, fine, manual dexterity; upper extremity repetitive motion; occasional reaching, climbing, driving, bending/kneeling, lift 35 lbs
• Non‑physical demands: frequent analysis, reasoning, communication, mathematics, reading, sustained mental activity; occasional writing
• Environmental demands: frequent task changes, tedious work; occasional work alone, high volume public contact, dust, temperature extremes, loud noise, physical danger, toxic substances
• Work schedule: routine shift hours; occasional overtime, weekend or shift rotation
• Demands/Deadlines: high volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain; regular direct contacts with distressed individuals; exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than supervisor

Pay Range

$82,900.00 – $134,300.00

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, health savings account, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, paid time off)
• Job stability and opportunities for growth
• Culture focused on people first, innovation and advancing industries

EEO & Accommodation Statement

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.