Quality Director

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 137,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Quality Director to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive quality management system across the product lifecycle. The role blends strategic and hands‑on leadership to drive reliability, customer satisfaction, and cost improvement within the Delivery business unit.

You will oversee supplier and engineering quality, implement best practices, and collaborate with multiple functions to ensure customer specifications are met from concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• MBA and/or Quality Management certification are a plus.
• Ten or more years of related experience in quality leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute a strategy to significantly improve quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement a total quality management system integrated with the Oshkosh Operating System.
• Lead the Delivery leadership team and guide strategic quality direction.
• Apply lean and continuous improvement techniques to quality and operations.
• Oversee product, process, supplier, engineering, and operations quality to resolve issues.
• Establish ISO9001 policies and ensure compliance across delivery products.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma

ISO9001

Quality management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

MBA

Quality Management certification

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.The Quality Director will have a key leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across the entire product lifecycle. This individual will develop and implement a total quality management system within the business unit that fully integrates with the Oshkosh Operating System. This position is both strategic and operational, involving the day to day quality performance within Oshkosh Delivery and the responsibility for the long-term approach to product quality. This role will lead a highly motivated team.YOUR IMPACT1. Implement systems and processes in conjunction with the Oshkosh Operating System that improve quality, increase customer satisfaction, and drive down cost of poor quality2. Participate as a key member of the Delivery leadership team by lending guidance and counsel on the strategic direction for quality within the business unit3. Apply lean and continuous improvement techniques to improve operational excellence and quality;4. Oversee total quality for Delivery products including product quality, process improvements, supplier quality, engineering quality, and operations to resolve quality related issues and drive quality improvements;5. Ensure the use of best practices through the integration of technology and information systems affecting value, reliability, quality and cost of products and services;7. Improve processes related to new product introductions, relocation of product manufacturing, launches of new manufacturing techniques and product components and changes in technology;8. Engage engineering, marketing, and other functions in new product and service development activities to ensure that customer specifications are clearly identified, agreed, and implemented at early stages;9. Establish policies and procedures based on ISO9001 standards10. Partner with Commercial Global Procurement and Supply Chain team to assure quality of purchased products and services from outside suppliers;11. Ensure operational quality metrics are established, reviewed, and action items are being executed to drive improvement;12. Create processes within Delivery to ensure that product or service performance is in conformance with customers’ expectations prior to market launch;13. Establish customer satisfaction metrics and analyze statistical data for the Delivery business unit14. Provide oversight on audits when required to respond to customer complaints and internal reports;15. Work directly with customers to identify issues, communicate findings, defining outcomes, and taking corrective actions that include preventative measures.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in business administration or related field10 plus years related experienceSTANDOUT QUALIFICATIONSQuality Management certificationSix Sigma certificationMBAProven ability to create and execute an effective strategy/plan to significantly improve quality processes and product qualityExpertise in managing world class total quality management with proven record of quality measures improvementExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to develop a consensus and drive all business units and functions to achieve quality goalsAble to summarize and present to top-level managementHighly effective at leading and managingExceptional skills in: leadership, consulting/coaching, analytical and problem solving, and strong business acumenExperience in establishing performance metrics and holding people accountable for resultsRecord of building a highly effective and successful team through succession planning, mentoring, top grading and personnel development programsStrong understanding of, and ability to, implement operational best practicesProven record in implementation of ISO9001 standardsPay Range:$136,800.00 - $253,200.00The 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] 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.