Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Oshkosh Corp.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Principal to lead high-level engineering analysis and design. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that engineering designs meet customer requirements and corporate objectives. You will manage complex projects, collaborate with various engineering disciplines, and provide leadership to technical teams. With a commitment to innovation and safety, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the access industry. Join a company that values professional development and a people-first culture, where your contributions will drive the future of engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in operations or engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on engineering tasks.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Project Management

Technical Communication

Budgeting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations or Engineering

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.

The Manufacturing Engineer Principal will direct high level engineering analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope to ensure that designs meet customer requirements, corporate objectives, are safe, and can be manufactured. This role may lead minimal direct reports.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time. Will be responsible for overall project schedule and budget and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally. May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.
• Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to JLG as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.
• Research, study, and propose use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.
• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Directs preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Provide subject matter expertise leadership to a large technical staff to ensure program success. Assure designs meet customer requirements, statutory requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Business Unit (BU) engineering group as needed to support BU and Corporate business objectives. This includes the development of a strategic vision for the department as well as providing effective support for all aspects of the organization through the creation of cost effective, innovative products and processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.

WHY JLG, AN OSHKOSH COMPANY?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Pay Range: $91,800.00 - $153,200.00

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.

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.