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About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

This position will work with a cross functional team to successfully launch products that meet our customer requirements. A successful Manufacturing Engineer at Pratt Miller must have the ability to use excellent problem-solving skills to come up with creative solutions in order to satisfy our wide range of customers. This individual must have extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques and have the ability to apply them to a low-rate production environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

New Product Production Planning

• Lean proposal/quote development from a manufacturing perspective.
• Lead the development of process flow, PFMEA, error/mistake proofing, equipment planning, capacity analysis, plant layout, total productive maintenance (TPM) and operator work instructions.
• Design assembly fixtures that utilize advanced manufacturing technologies such as PLC, DC torque tools, etc.
• Evaluate and select required production equipment.
• Assist in the development of quality planning including control plans and gage designs.
• Assist in material planning including material flow/handling plans as well as inventory level and safety stock plans.
• Work with Design Engineers to identify design for assembly and design for manufacturing opportunities.

Production Support

• Work with cross functional team to solve customer issues related to quality and delivery.
• Use continuous improvement techniques to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Track production metrics and use metrics to drive change to products and processes.

Company Initiative Support

• Develop common manufacturing requirements documents and best practices.
• Assist to define roadmap for manufacturing capability growth.
• Research and evaluate new advanced manufacturing technologies.

New Manufacturing Equipment and Technology

• Work with a cross-functional production team to assist in the selection of the right equipment and processes.
• Regularly attend manufacturing technology trade shows and seminars.
• Develop long-term technical partnerships.
• Determine plan for implementation of new equipment and technology, including space, resource, and infrastructure requirements.
• Develop business case for all new manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Act as subject matter expert for all manufacturing equipment and technology.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following:

• Be a team player.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation).
• Strong work ethic and pride in their workmanship.

• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Low volume product launch experience from initial concept to start of production.
• Knowledge of APQP and experience with supporting the completion of PPAP requirements.
• Full vehicle manufacturing and assembly.
• Exceptional organizational ability with good follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook).

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• BS or MS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other engineering degree with manufacturing experience.
• 10+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of automotive or defense industries.
• Experience with an OEM or Tier 1 Automotive Supplier is a plus.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of processes such as assembly, fabrication, and machining.
• Experience with implementing programmable logic control systems.
• Contribution to evaluating and quoting new production opportunities.
• Experience using 3D CAD programs such as Solidworks or Creo.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate fixed deadlines sometimes working. Saturday and or Sunday.
• Some travel may be required to customer and supplier locations.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.