About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Senior Quality Engineer will lead continuous improvement around safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with emphasis on eliminating process waste. The role will use structured quality improvement tools to drive and eliminate process waste. The Senior Quality Engineer will design complex new processes and re-engineer existing processes to product outcomes that meet safety, quality and business expectations.YOUR IMPACT:  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Lead continuous improvement of quality control testing, detection and defect prevention.</li><li>Lead resolution of complex quality issues using problem solving methodology and engaging cross functional teams.</li><li>Mentor and train Quality Inspectors and Quality Analysts in process improvement activities.</li><li>Communicate effectively and work inter-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Global Procurement &amp; Supply Chain (GPSC), Contracts, Sales and Manufacturing to resolve complex quality related issues, deficiencies and improve processes. </li><li>Subject matter expert in all product platforms in order to be versatile support.</li><li>Facilitate quality led forums with various teams providing business impact, risk assessment and data-based guidance, identifying where there are largest opportunities, such as to increase first pass yield, reduce defects per unit, and achieve strategic deployment business targets. </li><li>Lead the identification and implementation of lean manufacturing or six-sigma projects.</li><li>Lead teams in applying the six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste.</li><li>Perform process capability studies internally and externally.</li><li>Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome.</li><li>Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause. </li><li>Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.</li><li>Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints.</li><li>Investigate/analyze and benchmark industry practices for process validation assessments.</li><li>Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods.</li><li>Partner to set purchase specifications, PPAP, and lead receiving inspections quality audits and define quality contractual requirements.</li><li>Contribute to maintenance of ISO/IATF certifications and compliance.</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited institution.</li><li>Five (5) or more years of experience.</li></ul> STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Six-sigma certification &amp; CQE.</li><li>Must interpret 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>Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods.</li><li>Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications.</li><li>Customer quality audit experience.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <div>The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. </div><div><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></div><div> </div>#LI-KL1Pay Range:$73,200.00 - $117,800.00<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 Senior

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Senior Quality Engineer will lead continuous improvement around safety, quality, business, and manufacturing processes with emphasis on eliminating process waste. The role will use structured quality improvement tools to drive and eliminate process waste. The Senior Quality Engineer will design complex new processes and re-engineer existing processes to product outcomes that meet safety, quality and business expectations.YOUR IMPACT:  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Lead continuous improvement of quality control testing, detection and defect prevention.</li><li>Lead resolution of complex quality issues using problem solving methodology and engaging cross functional teams.</li><li>Mentor and train Quality Inspectors and Quality Analysts in process improvement activities.</li><li>Communicate effectively and work inter-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Global Procurement &amp; Supply Chain (GPSC), Contracts, Sales and Manufacturing to resolve complex quality related issues, deficiencies and improve processes. </li><li>Subject matter expert in all product platforms in order to be versatile support.</li><li>Facilitate quality led forums with various teams providing business impact, risk assessment and data-based guidance, identifying where there are largest opportunities, such as to increase first pass yield, reduce defects per unit, and achieve strategic deployment business targets. </li><li>Lead the identification and implementation of lean manufacturing or six-sigma projects.</li><li>Lead teams in applying the six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate waste.</li><li>Perform process capability studies internally and externally.</li><li>Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome.</li><li>Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause. </li><li>Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.</li><li>Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints.</li><li>Investigate/analyze and benchmark industry practices for process validation assessments.</li><li>Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods.</li><li>Partner to set purchase specifications, PPAP, and lead receiving inspections quality audits and define quality contractual requirements.</li><li>Contribute to maintenance of ISO/IATF certifications and compliance.</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited institution.</li><li>Five (5) or more years of experience.</li></ul> STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Six-sigma certification &amp; CQE.</li><li>Must interpret 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>Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods.</li><li>Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications.</li><li>Customer quality audit experience.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <div>The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. </div><div><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></div><div> </div>#LI-KL1Pay Range:$73,200.00 - $117,800.00<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.

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