Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company in Milwaukee, invites you to join the Project Management – Warranty Intern program. You will work on addressing warranty issues through structured problem solving, applying quality improvement methods to reduce costs and defects, and supporting safety and manufacturing processes.

You will design processes, analyze warranty data, collaborate with platform teams, suppliers, dealers, and internal groups, and assist in testing and documenting solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree progress throughout the internship.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Experience with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and re-engineer processes to meet safety, quality, and business goals.
• Evaluate warranty data to identify issues and root causes.
• Collaborate with teams, suppliers, dealers, and managers.
• Follow problem-solving processes to implement warranty solutions.
• Prepare information for product support bulletins documenting solutions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Oral & written communication

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

The primary mission of the Project Management – Warranty Intern is to address systemic warranty related issues through a structured problem-solving method, manufacturing, or supplier related changes that continually improve customer satisfaction. The intern will practice and develop disciplined problem-solving tools and skills to continuously improve safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on reducing warranty cost and defect occurrence through quality improvement.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: Design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations. Evaluate warranty data to identify issues, understand trends, and determine root cause. Work with employee teams, platform teams, suppliers, dealer teams, and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude. Follow structured problem-solving process to implement solutions to warranty related issues. Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments. Assist in coordinating and evaluating the testing of vehicle components. Follow roll out of solutions on the assembly floor and provide technical assistance. Prepare information for product support bulletins that document solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field throughout the entire duration of the internship

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Ability to collaborate with others on projects.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience.

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.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.