About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh companyKewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.ROLE OVERVIEWQuality Engineers work with employee teams and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude.  The primary mission of the Quality Engineer is to employ disciplined problem-solving tools and expertise to continuously improve safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on reducing cost through quality improvements.  The Quality Engineer will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations.  Examples of process improvement projects include inventory accuracy, part quality, production throughput, and plant flow. This role will be based onsite at our Kewaunee Fabrications facility in Kewaunee, WI.YOUR IMPACT<ul><li>Support safety and 5S.                              </li><li>Lead teams in applying the disciplined problem-solving methods. </li><li>Utilize 8D methodology and six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste appropriately.  </li><li>Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model: Project Charter, Process Map, Thought Process Map, Pareto Chart, Trend Chart, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Histogram, SPC, FMEA, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, 5S, Correlation Analysis, Error-proofing, Cpk, Ppk, Corrective Action Matrix, and Continual Improvement Control Plans    </li><li>Analyze and improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause.</li><li>Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques.</li><li>Establish control plans and standardization to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.</li><li>Ability to effectively manage large process improvements.                       </li><li>Support manufacturing with containment, root cause and resolution to part quality issues.</li><li>Perform process capability studies internally and externally. </li><li>Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Order Management and Manufacturing to improve processes.  </li><li>Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints.                                               </li><li>Minimal travel as required.                   </li><li>Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/educational courses as required.</li><li>Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.                            </li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or related field</li><li>1 plus years of related work experience</li></ul> WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT<ul><li>Six Sigma Certification &amp; CQE</li><li>Demonstrated effective application of process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model:</li><li>Previous manufacturing with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 supplier in the transportation industry</li><li>Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&amp;T symbols, etc.  Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics</li><li>Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications     </li><li>Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods     </li><li>MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Statistical software, and JDE experience is recommended and will be mandatory within three (3) months in this position       </li></ul>#LI-KM1Pay Range:$63,500.00 - $101,700.00<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.

Quality Engineer

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh companyKewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.ROLE OVERVIEWQuality Engineers work with employee teams and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude.&nbsp; The primary mission of the Quality Engineer is to employ disciplined problem-solving tools and expertise to continuously improve safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on reducing cost through quality improvements.&nbsp; The Quality Engineer will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations.&nbsp; Examples of process improvement projects include inventory accuracy, part quality, production throughput, and plant flow.&nbsp;This role will be based onsite at our Kewaunee Fabrications facility in Kewaunee, WI.YOUR IMPACT<ul><li>Support safety&nbsp;and 5S.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lead teams in applying the disciplined problem-solving methods.&nbsp;</li><li>Utilize 8D methodology and six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste&nbsp;appropriately. &nbsp;</li><li>Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model: Project Charter, Process Map, Thought Process Map, Pareto Chart, Trend Chart, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Histogram, SPC, FMEA, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, 5S, Correlation Analysis, Error-proofing, Cpk, Ppk, Corrective Action Matrix, and Continual Improvement Control Plans&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze and improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause.</li><li>Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques.</li><li>Establish control plans and standardization to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.</li><li>Ability to effectively manage large process improvements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Support manufacturing with containment, root cause and resolution to part quality issues.</li><li>Perform process capability studies internally and externally.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Order Management and Manufacturing to improve processes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Minimal travel as required.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/educational courses as required.</li><li>Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or related field</li><li>1 plus years of related work experience</li></ul>&nbsp;WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT<ul><li>Six Sigma Certification &amp; CQE</li><li>Demonstrated effective application of process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model:</li><li>Previous manufacturing with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 supplier in the transportation industry</li><li>Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&amp;T symbols, etc.&nbsp; Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics</li><li>Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Statistical software, and JDE experience is recommended and will be mandatory within three (3) months in this position&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>#LI-KM1Pay Range:$63,500.00 - $101,700.00<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.

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