Principal Manufacturing 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 Principal Manufacturing Engineer provides technical and people leadership for a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting either Assembly or Fabrication operations. This role will leads a team of engineers and is responsible for driving complex manufacturing initiatives from concept through full implementation. Depending on business needs the scope may include assembly line optimization and capital automation projects or fabrication operations. This leader partners cross functionally to execute capital equipment projects improve manufacturing capability and ensure safe cost effective and high quality production processes. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership experience the ability to develop and mentor engineers and a background in either advanced assembly systems or fabrication and welding technologies.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time. Will be responsible for overall project schedule and budget and manage multiple priorities.

• Collaborate as needed with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally. May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.

• Perform and check complex engineering calculations investigations and tasks as assigned according to JLG as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.

• Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.

• Research study and propose use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.

• Maintain effective communication with suppliers internal and external customers and outside resources concerning technical issues.

• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.

• Directs preparation of layouts drawings specifications and bills of material.

• Provide subject matter expertise leadership to a technical staff to ensure program success. Assure designs meet customer requirements statutory requirements and corporate objectives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in operations engineering or related field.

• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management experience PMP certification is a plus

• Prior leadership experience

• Willing to travel domestically and internationally

• 3D Modeling experience

• 3D Printing experience

• Welding experience including robotic welding

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise dust moving machinery or temperature fluctuations.

• The role may require standing for extended periods repetitive motions lifting items up to 50 pounds bending kneeling climbing or using tools and equipment.

• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.

• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

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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.

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