Quality Engineer

oshkoshcorporation; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure safety, quality, and performance of fire apparatus. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement across operations.

You will apply rigorous data-driven methods, participate in root-cause analysis, and contribute to standardizing processes while focusing on waste reduction and cost containment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality or related field.
• 1+ years of related work experience.
• Six Sigma Certification and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Experience applying Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and process improvement tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, 5S, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.
• Influence cross-functional teams to apply disciplined problem-solving methods.
• Utilize 8D and DMAIC methodologies to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Apply Six Sigma and process improvement tools (process mapping, FMEA, SPC, etc.).
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve capability and reduce variation.
• Guide teams in quality and continuous improvement techniques; build engagement.
• Establish control plans and standardized processes to sustain improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Order Management to resolve issues.

Skills

Six Sigma

DMAIC methodology

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality or related field

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.

Make an impact on the quality of the custom‑built fire trucks trusted by communities around the world. As a Quality Engineer supporting Pierce Manufacturing, you'll be a key partner to our Quality organization and production teams, helping ensure every fire apparatus we build meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and performance.

In this hands‑on role, you'll work closely with team members, leaders, and cross‑functional teams to solve complex problems, improve manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. You'll apply disciplined problem‑solving tools and engineering expertise to identify root causes, eliminate quality issues, reduce costs, and create processes that deliver stronger results for both our business and our customers. From improving part quality and inventory accuracy to increasing production throughput and optimizing plant flow, you'll have the opportunity to be part of meaningful projects that directly influence how we build some of the most advanced custom fire trucks in the industry. This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, building strong relationships, and turning challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all‑inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:

• Champion safety, 5S, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.
• Influence and facilitate cross‑functional teams in applying disciplined, data‑driven problem‑solving methods to address quality and process challenges.
• Utilize 8D and Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies to identify root causes, eliminate waste and variation, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Apply a broad range of Six Sigma and process improvement tools, including process mapping, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams, 5-Why, SPC, FMEA, benchmarking, error‑proofing, Cpk/Ppk, and corrective action methods.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve process capability, reduce variation, increase consistency, and drive measurable quality and business improvements.
• Guide and coach employee teams in quality and continuous improvement techniques, building problem‑solving capability and engagement.
• Establish control plans, standardized processes, and sustainable controls to protect improvements and prevent process backsliding.
• Partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Order Management to provide containment, root‑cause analysis, corrective action, process capability studies, and resolution of part quality issues.
• Proactively manage process improvement projects, balancing priorities, coordinating timelines and resources, maintaining accurate documentation, and pursuing ongoing technical development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality or related field
• 1 plus years of related work experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma Certification and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Proven experience applying Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and process improvement tools to identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and drive measurable improvements.
• Manufacturing experience with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 supplier, preferably within the transportation, heavy‑duty vehicle, automotive, or similar industry.
• Experience supporting ISO audits, maintaining compliance with quality standards, preparing documentation, and driving corrective actions to address audit findings and sustain continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, including multiple views, title blocks, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T symbols, and translate requirements into effective product and process controls.
• Strong structured problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated experience using data, root‑cause analysis, and computer‑based tools to investigate issues and develop effective solutions. Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques and process improvement methodologies, with the ability to leverage data to identify trends, improve process capability, reduce variation, and enhance overall quality and efficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Speci