Chief Manufacturing Engineer

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 youll find more than 30000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in peoples 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.

Chief Manufacturing Engineer R39874

Overall responsibility managing manufacturing engineering industrial engineering design online and tooling design projects. Ownership over development and continuous refinement of manufacturing processes within one or more facilities. Responsible for manufacturing readiness of new product development projects.

YOUR IMPACT

1. Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required

2. Researches studies and proposes use of new technologies to be used to improve manufacturing processes.

3. Maintain effective communication with suppliers internal and external customers and outside resources concerning technical issues

4. Communicate project objectives to team members

5. Participate in all phases of the NPD process to ensure product launches are successful in manufacturing.

6. Evaluate designs for manufacturability.

7. Create and maintain project documentation for project planning requirements analysis risk management issues management status reporting project communication and quality assurance

8. Perform job duties in an ethical professional manner which is consistent with the Oshkosh Way. Conduct duties consistent with the Companys mission statement quality objectives and defined policies and procedures

9. Provide technical assistance for prototype pilot and production support

and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication

11. Establishes priorities for work delegated to others

12. Provide leadership to the Business Unit (BU) engineering group as needed to support BU and Corporate business objectives. This includes the development of a strategic vision for the department as well as providing effective support for all aspects of the organization through the creation of innovative processes.

13. Provide management / leadership to technical staff including resource planning scheduling and administration to ensure program success

14. Prepare technical proposals quotations reports and presentations

15. Lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across teams

mentor and engage engineers in lean thinking including 5S and Kaizen practices

17. Identify implement and sustain process improvements that drive efficiency and quality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering

10-plus years related experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing large capital projects

Exposure / experience with Industry 4.0 digital factory and automation

Possess a strong mechanical knowledge of vehicles and related systems

Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Experience and active participation in relevant professional organizations (SAE IFEE etc.)

Previous experience with tooling and fixturing and tool design activity

Extensive background in welding of all kinds and welding certifications

Knowledge of different drawing softwares ( Catia Solidworks etc. ) and business operating systems

Prior hands on experience with 5S Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies

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Pay Range :

$102800.00 - $176800.00

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 candidates 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

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity 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 Corporations 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.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 102800 - 176800