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 Manufacturing Engineering will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for McNeilus manufacturing engineering organization. This role is responsible for ensuring best-in-class processes, tools, and standards are implemented to support efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of Oshkosh’s products. The Director will drive continuous improvement, champion manufacturing innovation, and partner cross-functionally to align manufacturing engineering capabilities with business objectives. A critical component of this role includes developing talent, building organizational capabilities, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across all manufacturing sites.YOUR IMPACT  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned: <ul><li>Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies that enable operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability in alignment with Oshkosh’s long-term business goals.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and oversight for manufacturing engineering deliverables, including process design, tooling, equipment selection, automation, and production readiness.</li><li>Lead standardization efforts across plants and product lines to ensure consistent best practices in process development, documentation, and execution.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0) to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness.</li><li>Develop and manage training programs to strengthen technical competencies and leadership skills within the manufacturing engineering team.</li><li>Serve as subject matter expert in manufacturing technologies, processes, and methods, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of industry advancements.</li><li>Partner with program management, product engineering, and operations to ensure new product introductions are seamlessly integrated into manufacturing, with robust process validation and production readiness.</li><li>Oversee lifecycle management of manufacturing processes, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and adaptability to evolving customer and business requirements.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on manufacturing engineering strategies, capital investment priorities, and emerging technologies to drive long-term competitive advantage.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering; or equivalent.</li><li>Twelve (12) or more years of experience in engineering, contracts, lean and value stream management; or in a related area.</li><li>Five (5) or more years of management experience.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 5%.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Graduate degree in Engineering; or equivalent.</li><li>Prior experience with Defense or government contracts.</li><li>Prior experience working in, or with, a Manufacturing industry.</li><li>Knowledge of Lean principles and value stream methodologies.</li><li>Ability to interact with company personnel, builds strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understands business imperatives.</li><li>Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Board of Directors, and teams.</li><li>Experience and proficiency with CATIA and/or CREO.</li><li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings.</li><li>Experience with new product development processes and best practices.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONSThe following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. <ul><li>This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments. </li><li>In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings. </li><li>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. </li><li>Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed. </li><li>Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities. </li></ul>#LI-KL1OSKHIGH1917Pay Range:$132,500.00 - $233,100.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>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 candidate's 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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job 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 Corporation's 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.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

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 Manufacturing Engineering will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for McNeilus manufacturing engineering organization. This role is responsible for ensuring best-in-class processes, tools, and standards are implemented to support efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of Oshkosh’s products. The Director will drive continuous improvement, champion manufacturing innovation, and partner cross-functionally to align manufacturing engineering capabilities with business objectives. A critical component of this role includes developing talent, building organizational capabilities, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across all manufacturing sites.YOUR IMPACT &nbsp;These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies that enable operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability in alignment with Oshkosh’s long-term business goals.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and oversight for manufacturing engineering deliverables, including process design, tooling, equipment selection, automation, and production readiness.</li><li>Lead standardization efforts across plants and product lines to ensure consistent best practices in process development, documentation, and execution.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0) to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness.</li><li>Develop and manage training programs to strengthen technical competencies and leadership skills within the manufacturing engineering team.</li><li>Serve as subject matter expert in manufacturing technologies, processes, and methods, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of industry advancements.</li><li>Partner with program management, product engineering, and operations to ensure new product introductions are seamlessly integrated into manufacturing, with robust process validation and production readiness.</li><li>Oversee lifecycle management of manufacturing processes, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and adaptability to evolving customer and business requirements.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on manufacturing engineering strategies, capital investment priorities, and emerging technologies to drive long-term competitive advantage.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering; or equivalent.</li><li>Twelve (12) or more years of experience in engineering, contracts, lean and value stream management; or in a related area.</li><li>Five (5) or more years of management experience.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 5%.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;<ul><li>Graduate degree in Engineering; or equivalent.</li><li>Prior experience with Defense or government contracts.</li><li>Prior experience working in, or with, a Manufacturing industry.</li><li>Knowledge of Lean principles and value stream methodologies.</li><li>Ability to interact with company personnel, builds strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understands business imperatives.</li><li>Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Board of Directors, and teams.</li><li>Experience and proficiency with CATIA and/or CREO.</li><li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings.</li><li>Experience with new product development processes and best practices.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONSThe following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.&nbsp;<ul><li>This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.&nbsp;</li><li>In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.&nbsp;</li></ul>#LI-KL1OSKHIGH1917Pay Range:$132,500.00 - $233,100.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>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 candidate's 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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;Job 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 Corporation's 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.

Director - Manufacturing Engineering

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