Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lead CI & Automation

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.

Jefferson City (TN)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 134,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the technical lead for one of our manufacturing lines, driving continuous improvement, new product integration, and the advancement of manufacturing processes and technology.

You will mentor site Manufacturing Engineers, collaborate with Operations and Engineering, and push forward automation, AMRs, smart tools, and manufacturing system integration to support day‑to‑day production and future launches.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.
Five (5) or more years of experience.
Experience leading manufacturing engineering activities for a complex assembly or production line.
Strong background in continuous improvement, process optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD), engineering changes, and manufacturing readiness.
Experience implementing advanced manufacturing technologies such as automation, AMRs, smart tools, connected manufacturing systems, or similar technologies.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers.
Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing new manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes.
Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting complex production issues and partnering with Operations to develop sustainable solutions.
Experience improving safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and ergonomics within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading cross‑functional manufacturing projects from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for one manufacturing line, driving continuous improvement and new product integration.
Advance manufacturing processes and technology.
Mentor site Manufacturing Engineers and collaborate with Operations, Engineering and cross‑functional teams.
Lead efforts to adopt automation, AMRs, smart tools, and manufacturing system integration to support day‑to‑day production and future launches.