Director - Manufacturing Engineering

About McNeilus an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load front load and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

The Director of Engineering responsible for technical data rights will provide guidance for and implementation of the strategy for Oshkoshs technical data and software it produces and delivers to various customers. The job entails ensuring all cross functional departments have clear standards implemented to follow for developing and handling technical data and software throughout the entire lifecycle of the products Oshkosh addition a critical factor of this role is the awareness and training of all team members affected by the requirements surrounding data rights.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop implement and advise senior leadership on strategies to ensure technical data and software rights are appropriately aligned with multiple program requirements and strategic directions.
• Develop and manage training curriculum and educational needs regarding technical data and software rights throughout the segment(s).
• Provides oversight of all technical data and software deliverables which includes ensuring all rights entitled to Oshkosh are represented in all deliverables the use of technical data and software internally are provided to customers.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring all processes and procedures for all affected departments who have ownership in managing technical data and software.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice team members on all rules and regulations associated with rights governing the development and use of technical data and software.
• Advise and implement strategies to ensure that new product development and all product/service lifestyle management initiatives are fully aligned to support protection of technical data and software rights appropriately.
• Support and advise on program management requirements around decisions that involve the development use of and deliverables associated with technical data and software including interaction with customer and industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in engineering; or equivalent.
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience in engineering contracts lean and value stream management; or in a related area.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with Defense or government contracts.
• Prior experience working in or with a Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and value stream methodologies.
• The ability to interact with company personnel builds strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations and understands business imperatives.
• Exceptional verbal written interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management Board of Directors and teams.
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA and/or CREO.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with new product development processes and best practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.
• In the office setting tasks may require extended computer use sitting and attending meetings.
• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors standing moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) climbing stairs and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Pay Range:

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