Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Technology & Innovation

Oshkosh S-Series; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to drive innovation in manufacturing technologies. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency within factories by implementing cutting-edge solutions and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production technologies, project management, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and is committed to delivering exceptional results in a supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production technologies and process innovations.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align innovative solutions.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Lean Principles

Collaboration

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Education

B.S. Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to identify and implement new manufacturing technologies that will provide additional capabilities and capacity within the factories. The Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the planning, development and deployment of new technologies for operational efficiency improvements in the Vocational segment factories. Key responsibilities will include supporting the integration of capital equipment, controls, vision systems, robotics, and continuous improvement-related projects. This role will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to complete development, installation and commissioning milestones of new technology deployment projects.

YOUR IMPACT

• Perform a wide variety of investigative and analytical studies on process innovations to improve operational efficiencies of factories in the vocational segment.
• Participate in industry-wide seminars and conferences to identify megatrends and new technologies for new or existing production lines.
• Identify new manufacturing technologies and innovations that provide additional capability within the factories. Support the creation of business cases to justify new or more efficient manufacturing processes for deployment across the enterprise.
• Lead and provide support for the validation of operational efficiency assumptions for newly deployed technologies. Ensure that new production technologies meet capacity and capability needs of the factories.
• Conduct research, development and deployment of digital manufacturing initiatives (Industry 4.0 and IIoT) into global manufacturing capabilities. Scale initiatives by leading proof of concept (POC) studies in collaboration with Project Management and Operations Engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Engineering on the scope of new technologies, creation of statements of work for quotes, technical negotiations and design reviews with suppliers, factory acceptance and site acceptance tests in the facility.
• Drive maturity of the overall plant knowledge of new technologies, adoption of new technologies, and ensuring factories have access to the latest technological solutions.
• Lead and participate in strategic project reviews, scenario planning, and validation of input and output assumptions with simulation.
• Apply project management skills (schedule, cost, communications) and coordination of internal and external resources to align execution of projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align innovative solutions with quality, material flow, safety and ergonomic, and throughput targets for each facility and business unit.
• Participate in design for manufacturing reviews with Product Development.
• Use statistical methodology to analyze data and validate proposed concepts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in production technologies and process innovations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in or lead initiatives through a cross-functional team.
• A demonstrated desire to learn and keep up with the latest technologies.
• Ability to evaluate processes based on lean principles with creative insights.
• Project management experience, including the ability to manage a project by delivering scope, cost and schedule.
• Capable of working in a collaborative and team-focused environment; open to new ideas.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes – cutting, bending, machining, welding, coating, assembly.
• Understanding and functional knowledge of vision systems, sensors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Creo parametric, or SolidWorks.

Pay Range: $102,800.00 - $176,800.00

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.

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.