About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.The Chief Engineer – New Product Development leads and manages the engineering team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts across different engineering disciplines. Responsible for making critical decisions that have a large impact on projects and engineering initiatives. Develop and foster engineers to think innovatively, hold accountability, and process improvement on a daily basis. Provides advanced, technical leadership within the engineering department/platform. Conduct collaborative research of new technology and processes associated with vehicle design and systems and apply strategically to vehicles. This role will also direct high level engineering analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope to ensure that designs meet customer requirements, corporate objectives, are safe, and can be manufactured.YOUR IMPACT:  <ul><li>Lead a large engineering team consisting of Engineers and Designers across multiple engineering disciplines.</li><li>Plan, direct, and coordinate business and product strategy to ensure alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>Provide coaching and development for leaders including exposure to workforce planning, succession planning, resource allocation, horizon planning, conflict resolution, people first leadership.</li><li>Prepare and control department budget(s), forecast operating costs of department, and direct preparation of budget requests.</li><li>Has some P&amp;L responsibility.</li><li>Understand market share and P&amp;L for their product lines - strong business acumen.</li><li>Collaborate with functional leaders to achieve strategic initiatives. </li><li>Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, Oshkosh leadership, and external customers.</li><li>Develop engineering goals and strategic plans for their platform team or product line.</li><li>Conduct the research the necessary to be an advocate for new technologies/products that will enable the business.</li><li>Identify and provide potential innovative solutions to complex issues.</li><li>Act as a key influencer in technical decisions regarding new technology.</li><li>Collaborate in establishment of the technical base line and technical engineering vision.</li><li>Help lead the transformation of the organization into modern approaches to development, integration and test.</li><li>Interface with customers/suppliers to resolve complex technical issues to provide the business with innovative, industry leading solution.</li><li>Provide technical mentorship to all levels of the engineering organization.</li><li>Supply technical inspiration and leadership consultation to other engineers.</li><li>Act as a technical advisor to Engineering leaders.</li><li>Direct and communicate high level engineering analysis of customer requirements, including design of new and modified systems, ensuring current products remain competitive as well as supporting new products.</li><li>Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.</li><li>Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.</li><li>Conduct the research necessary to be an advocate for new technologies/products that will enable the business.</li><li>Identify and provide potential innovative solutions to complex issues.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li><li>Regular attendance is required.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with ten (10) or more years of related experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Accredited Master's degree in Engineering.</li><li>Strong, in depth, mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.</li><li>Experience with a high-level CAD system (Siemens NX, Teamcenter and Windchill).</li><li>Experience with Syteline or Infor LN.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.</li><li>External Contacts:  Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.</li><li>Communication Skills:  Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.</li><li>Decision-Making:  Significant responsibility for decisions and final results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple unites. Substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighted before a decision can be reached.</li><li>Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.  Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.</li><li>Supervisory/Managerial:  Recommends personnel actions (hiring, termination, pay changes). Involves scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of employees who perform similar work assignments.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.</li><li>Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.</li><li>Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.</li><li>Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.</li><li>Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.</li></ul>Pay Range: $102,800.00 - $176,800.00The 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.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.

Chief Engineer - New Product Development

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.The Chief Engineer – New Product Development leads and manages the engineering team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts across different engineering disciplines. Responsible for making critical decisions that have a large impact on projects and engineering initiatives. Develop and foster engineers to think innovatively, hold accountability, and process improvement on a daily basis. Provides advanced, technical leadership within the engineering department/platform. Conduct collaborative research of new technology and processes associated with vehicle design and systems and apply strategically to vehicles. This role will also direct high level engineering analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope to ensure that designs meet customer requirements, corporate objectives, are safe, and can be manufactured.YOUR IMPACT: &nbsp;<ul><li>Lead a large engineering team consisting of Engineers and Designers across multiple engineering disciplines.</li><li>Plan, direct, and coordinate business and product strategy to ensure alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>Provide coaching and development for leaders including exposure to workforce planning, succession planning, resource allocation, horizon planning, conflict resolution, people first leadership.</li><li>Prepare and control department budget(s), forecast operating costs of department, and direct preparation of budget requests.</li><li>Has some P&amp;L responsibility.</li><li>Understand market share and P&amp;L for their product lines - strong business acumen.</li><li>Collaborate with functional leaders to achieve strategic initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, Oshkosh leadership, and external customers.</li><li>Develop engineering goals and strategic plans for their platform team or product line.</li><li>Conduct the research the necessary to be an advocate for new technologies/products that will enable the business.</li><li>Identify and provide potential innovative solutions to complex issues.</li><li>Act as a key influencer in technical decisions regarding new technology.</li><li>Collaborate in establishment of the technical base line and technical engineering vision.</li><li>Help lead the transformation of the organization into modern approaches to development, integration and test.</li><li>Interface with customers/suppliers to resolve complex technical issues to provide the business with innovative, industry leading solution.</li><li>Provide technical mentorship to all levels of the engineering organization.</li><li>Supply technical inspiration and leadership consultation to other engineers.</li><li>Act as a technical advisor to Engineering leaders.</li><li>Direct and communicate high level engineering analysis of customer requirements, including design of new and modified systems, ensuring current products remain competitive as well as supporting new products.</li><li>Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.</li><li>Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.</li><li>Conduct the research necessary to be an advocate for new technologies/products that will enable the business.</li><li>Identify and provide potential innovative solutions to complex issues.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li><li>Regular attendance is required.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with ten (10) or more years of related experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;<ul><li>Accredited Master's degree in Engineering.</li><li>Strong, in depth, mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.</li><li>Experience with a high-level CAD system (Siemens NX, Teamcenter and Windchill).</li><li>Experience with Syteline or Infor LN.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.</li><li>External Contacts:&nbsp; Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.</li><li>Communication Skills:&nbsp; Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.</li><li>Decision-Making:&nbsp; Significant responsibility for decisions and final results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple unites. Substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighted before a decision can be reached.</li><li>Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:&nbsp; Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.&nbsp; Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.</li><li>Supervisory/Managerial:&nbsp; Recommends personnel actions (hiring, termination, pay changes). Involves scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of employees who perform similar work assignments.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.</li><li>Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.</li><li>Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.</li><li>Work Schedule:&nbsp; Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.</li><li>Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.</li></ul>Pay Range: $102,800.00 - $176,800.00The 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.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.

Chief Engineer - New Product Development

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