Engineering Manager

Oshkosh•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead. We are looking for a motivated and creative candidate to lead our Operations Engineering team. As the Operations Engineering Manager, you will lead the development and execution of our manufacturing processes, along with the facility's capital investments. The Operations Engineering manager will have responsibilities for leading a team of process engineers and work collaboratively with our product design team, as we bring our new vehicle to market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Seven (7) or more years of experience in operations engineering or related field
Three (3) or more years of experience in leading a team of direct reports

Nice To Haves

Heavy industrial or automotive industry experience
Demonstrated proficiency in line balancing and capacity/resource planning in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated proficiency in value-stream mapping, problem solving, and process improvement
Demonstrated experience leading medium and large-scale operations based on lean principles
Demonstrated proficiency in lean based process design and standard visual work instruction development
Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification from accredited establishment
Knowledge deploying and using 3D simulation software such as FlexSim, Simul8, etc.
Skilled in use of a Shop Floor Management System or MES, such as ProPlanner, Siemens, etc.

Responsibilities

Research and formulate plans to accomplish major projects, including manpower estimates, cost estimates, and work measuring devices such as milestones or critical path charts.
Monitor progress of major projects and make recommendations when needed including acquisition of capital equipment
Develop proposals for production processes
Support cost estimate activities for both new and existing products using actuals, MOST, and simulation tools
Research and make recommendations on make or buy products
Research and make recommendations for the acquisition of tooling, equipment, and fixtures
Understand current safety and OSHA requirements pertaining to assembly operations and incorporate ergonomics into safety, productivity, and performance
Establish manpower requirements, line and sub-assembly balancing data, and expectancy time performances
Lead plant layout and workstation design
Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet established deadlines
Manage and direct a team, including but not limited to manufacturing, process, and/or industrial engineers, focused on facility and process design
Develop, implement, and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards ensuring continuously improving operations
Provide status reporting on safety, budget, staffing, volume, and performance measurements to ensure effective communication and analysis
Play an active role in long range financial forecasting, specifically around planning the resource needs of the platform team
Always promote a healthy and high morale work environment
Engage, motivate, and inspire others through trust, creditability, and collaboration
Other duties, as assigned