Manufacturing Engineer Associate

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 Manufacturing Engineer Associate at our Jefferson City TN facility will provide hands-on engineering support to assembly operations with a focus on improving production performance reducing downtime and supporting line resources. This entry-level role will develop and maintain assembly work instructions track and analyze downtime and work directly with production and engineering teams to identify and implement line improvements. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience while making a direct impact on safety quality efficiency and throughput.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Provide hands-on engineering support to assembly operations troubleshooting production issues and implementing improvements.

• Develop maintain and improve assembly work instructions to support safe consistent and efficient production.

• Track and analyze production downtime to identify trends root causes and opportunities to improve equipment and line performance.

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers Production Supervisors and team members to improve line efficiency throughput and overall performance.

• Evaluate assembly processes work content tooling and line resources to identify and implement improvements.

• Support engineering changes new product introductions and process changes on the manufacturing floor.

• Assist with the design and implementation of tooling fixtures and other manufacturing solutions.

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste and improve production flow.

• Prepare basic engineering documentation layouts drawings and reports in accordance with engineering standards.

• Support projects and improvement initiatives while adhering to established timelines and project requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Operations Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship co-op or previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Exposure to assembly operations manufacturing processes or production support.

• Experience developing or working with manufacturing work instructions.

• Familiarity with downtime tracking root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Experience with CAD software and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

• Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with production employees supervisors and engineering teams.

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.

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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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.

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