Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Oshkosh Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, offers a Manufacturing Engineering Intern role to support the team with safety, quality, productivity improvements, and manufacturing processes. You will work hands-on with engineers and production teams on process improvements, workstation layouts, tooling, time studies, work instructions, and new product launches.

This internship blends office work with field or plant activities and provides exposure to ERP manufacturing software, documentation for product launches,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or related Engineering field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

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

Lean concepts

Welding/machining

2D & 3D CAD

5S concepts

JD Edwards exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or related Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

CAD software (2D/3D)

Job description

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at JLG, you will support the Manufacturing Engineering team with projects focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing processes. This role provides hands on experience in a manufacturing environment, working alongside engineers and production teams on process improvements, workstation and plant layouts, tooling and fixtures, time studies, work instructions, and new product launches.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or other related Engineering field.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge or exposure to JD Edwards.

• Exposure to Lean concepts.

• Experience in welding, machining, or fabrication.

• Experience with 2D & 3D CAD software.

• Exposure to Lean and 5S concepts.

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 field or 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:

$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.