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 Quality Engineer will work with team members and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude. The primary mission of the Quality Engineer is to continuously improve safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on eliminating process waste. The use of structured quality improvement tools is required. The Quality Engineer will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations. Process flow diagrams and cycle-time analysis will be required for process improvement projects to substantiate ROIC. Examples of process improvement projects include inventory accuracy, production throughput, and plant flow. The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Support housekeeping and safety

• Facilitate and train team members in process improvement techniques
• Assist in the identification and implementation of six-sigma projects
• Lead teams in applying the six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste
• Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model: Project Charter, Process Map, Thought Process Map, Pareto Chart, Trend Chart, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Histogram, SPC, FMEA, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, 5S, Correlation Analysis, Error-proofing, Cpk, Ppk, Corrective Action Matrix, and Continual Improvement Control Plans
• Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome
• Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause
• Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains
• Perform process capability studies internally and externally
• Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints
• Ability to effectively manage large process improvement projects using MS Project software
• Revise procedures for process improvement
• Investigate/analyze and benchmark industry practices for process validation assessments
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods
• Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Team Members, Quality, Engineering, Contracts, Sales, and Manufacturing to improve processes
• Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints
• Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/educational courses as required
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Business, Operations Management, or related field
• One plus years of related work experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic understanding of statistical techniques process improvement methods.

• Experience leading 8D and continuous improvement activities.
• Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications.
• MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Statistical software.
• Team player willing to accept new challenges with enthusiasm

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.