Quality Engineering Lead: Lean & Six Sigma

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, via its JLG platform, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement in quality control testing and manufacturing processes. You will resolve complex quality issues, mentor inspectors, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

You will work with Global Procurement, Engineering, GPSC, and Contracts to strengthen quality systems and support ISO/IATF compliance while ensuring product quality and

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five or more years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma certification and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Ability to interpret drawings including GD&T symbols and specs.
• Experience with statistical techniques, Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvements.
• Experience with process capability studies, PFMEA, SPC, and other quality tools.
• Customer and supplier quality audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of quality control testing, defect detection, defect prevention, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead resolution of complex quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and train Quality Inspectors and Quality Analysts in quality engineering and Lean methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
• Serve as subject matter expert across product platforms and provide technical support.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects and DMAIC initiatives.
• Conduct process capability studies and design, develop, and improve process inputs.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

GD&T

PFMEA

SPC

Education

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

Tools

GD&T

PFMEA

SPC

Control plans

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation, via its JLG platform, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement in quality control testing and manufacturing processes. You will resolve complex quality issues, mentor inspectors, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

You will work with Global Procurement, Engineering, GPSC, and Contracts to strengthen quality systems and support ISO/IATF compliance while ensuring product quality and