Senior Weld Engineer

Oshkosh Defense; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense, a leader in tactical vehicle technologies, seeks a Senior Weld Engineer to drive labor estimates for proposal support. You will analyze manufacturing data, review BOM accuracy, and document BOE assumptions to guide production planning.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in costing/industrial engineering, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma, JD Edwards, AS400, and ProPricer to optimize labor content and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Five or more years in costing, estimating, industrial engineering and/or related area.

Responsibilities

• Compare legacy product design to new product design to identify differences in components and labor content.
• Review BOM for accuracy in support of proposal work.
• Document assumptions, methodology/rationale, and labor estimate using basis of estimate (BOE).
• Estimate labor hours using existing reports provided by Finance Team.
• Collaborate with design teams to complete BOM comparison and review contractual requirements to ensure all costs are captured.
• Develop and write proposals for production processes.
• Author manufacturing plans to capture proposed production methods for future programs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Industrial engineering

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

AS400

ProPricer

Showcase

CURV1

Excel

Job description

About Oshkosh Defense, An Oshkosh Company Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Senior Weld Engineer is responsible for extracting, processing and analyzing current and historical data to provide labor estimates in support of proposal efforts.

This individual will utilize knowledge of manufacturing process including welding, fabrication, coatings, and assembly to provide accurate and reasonable estimates. They will conduct business with a high level of integrity and an understanding of the boundaries of Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Compare legacy product design to new product design to identify differences in components and labor content.
• Review BOM (Bill of Material) for accuracy in support of proposal work.
• Document assumptions, methodology/rationale, and labor estimate using basis of estimate (BOE) document.
• Estimate labor hours using existing reports provided by Finance Team.
• Collaborate with design teams to complete BOM comparison and review contractual requirements to ensure all costs are captured.
• Develop and write proposals for production processes.
• Author manufacturing plans to capture proposed production methods for future programs.
• Support cost estimate activities for both new product lines and contract extensions; including research to make recommendations on make vs buy of manufactured components.
• Identify process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity utilizing lean and six sigma principles and methodologies.
• Establish manpower requirements, line and sub-assembly balancing data, and expectancy time performance.
• Participate in product launch activities, as needed.
• Present estimates for peer, management, and/or customer review.
• Develop and mentor assigned industrial engineers and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or in a related field.
• Five (5) or more years in costing, estimating, industrial engineering and/or in a related area.

Standout Qualifications

• Experience working within the heavy equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry.
• Experience in automotive assembly operations with application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
• Prior experience with JD Edwards or related AS400 system.
• Prior experience with Showcase or an AS400 data query extraction program and Propricer or a related proposal management software.
• Experience with the application of learning and break in production curves using CURV1, BREAK, or similar software programs.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; including a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Prior experience with managing data and producing charts in Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Project management skills working with multiple priorities and the ability to manage large quantities of data.
• Analytical, critical thinking, attention to detail, communication and patterning skills to evaluate data and provide recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Frequent Sitting, Hearing, and Talking, Visual, Typing, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling.

Pay Range

$82,900.00 - $134,300.00

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.