Sr Quality Engineer 3rd Shift

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industryleading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers everchanging 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.

We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to support the quality launch of our new facility. As a Senior Quality Engineer on 3rd shift you will crossfunctionally with Materials Operations Safety and Engineering to improve quality and efficiency of our product with an emphasis on eliminating process waste. The use of structured quality improvement tools is required. The Senior Quality Engineer will design new processes and reengineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety quality and business expectations. Process flow diagrams and cycletime 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 Senior Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Lead quality engineering for production operations.

• The quality technicians will report to this position. Provide direction to quality technicians and prioritize projects.

• Develop quality checklists and related documentation as required.

• Collaborate with design engineering production and quality leadership to resolve build issues.

• Lead RCCA/8D efforts for build issues.

• Represent the quality function at daily production reviews.

• Support housekeeping and safety.

• Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques

• Assist in the identification and implementation of sixsigma projects

• 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 5Why Analysis Histogram SPC FMEA Benchmarking Brainstorming 5S Correlation Analysis Errorproofing 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

• Perform process capability studies internally and externally

• Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints

• Ability to effectively manage large process improvement projects

• Revise procedures for process improvement

• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods

• Coordinate and work crossfunctionally with Employee Teams Quality Engineering Contracts Sales and Manufacturing to improve processes

• Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints

• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Quality Business Operations Management or related field

• Three plus years of related work experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods
• Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views title blocks dimensioning GD&T symbols etc.
• Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problemsolving techniques utilizing computer applications
• MS Windows Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project Visio Statistical software and JDE experience is recommended

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 Worlds 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 Corporation is a meritbased 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 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.