Chief Product Safety Engineer

About JLG an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969 when our founder John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company and our productsincluding mobile elevating work platforms telehandlers utility vehicles and accessoriescan be found all over the world.

The Chief Engineer Product Safety & Reliability will serve as a leader and subject matter expert with regards to product safety and reliability support on new and existing products. This includes initiating and coordinating activities concerning previously manufactured/field products Government/Trade Association matters and customer support activities. This is a technical leadership role seen as a product safety expert throughout the business and will develop solid relationships with various departments including Engineering Sales Service Marketing Purchasing Quality and Operations.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Responsible for initiating coordinating and taking ownership in these listed activities and processes.

• Develop and support product safety strategies in coordination with the department and other business leaders.

• Initiate and lead problem-solving cross-functional activities with Engineering and other company departments on all matters of product safety and reliability.

• Responsible for specific product line(s) and will actively participate in and monitor new product development team meetings design reviews engineering procedures stability calculations/tests structural calculations/tests operation/service manuals and decal/placard installations for new products.

• Coordinate and provide support for JLG customers and end users through telephone and email regarding machine application safe use repairs technical specifications etc.

• Lead as liaison and periodic meeting coordinator from Product Safety to various other departments including Engineering Service Technical Publications Training and Marketing.

• Interact with JLG component suppliers regarding component specifications performance and reliability.

• Responsible to develop and review information such as Field Service Bulletins Service Information etc.

• Attend monitor and propose actions from Global Quality Test and Customer Support meetings and other meetings that concern new and existing products.

• Initiate and organize the review of new products regarding standards compliance.

• Represent the company in Government/Trade Association matters such as OSHA AEM ANSI NHTSA etc.

• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of company defense information for product litigations including interaction with other company departments and outside entities assisting in the company defense.

• Lead and assist on other specific programs required during departmental operation as assigned by the department head.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated expertise in aerial lift equipment (MEWPs telehandlers) or recovery vehicles (carriers wreckers rotators).

• Education or experience focused on electro-mechanical mechatronics electrical or mechanical engineering.

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in Product Safety Reliability Quality Compliance or Improvement Engineering.

• Possess a strong mechanical hydraulic or electrical knowledge of components and systems found in construction agriculture or heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills especially communications skills (oral and written); demonstrated ability to influence the behavior of peers and others outside the direct reporting line.

• Demonstrated leader in problem solving and continuous improvement processes and tools.

• Creative and innovative thinker; demonstrated ability to initiate lead and sustain change.

• Excellent data-driven decision-making skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting ventilation and temperature-controlled settings.

• Duties are largely sedentary requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.

• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.

• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary including walking short distances standing or reaching for files.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

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.