Manufacturing Engineer - Welding
Oshkosh Corporation · McConnellsburg, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $73k–$118k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Oshkosh Corporation (automotive) in McConnellsburg, PA. 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.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Automation, Welding, Tooling
- Base pay
- $73k–$118k
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About the role
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
- ✓One (1) – two (2) or more years of experience.
Qualifications
- ✓Knowledge of heavy fabrication manufacturing and/or welding automation.
- ✓Proficiency in navigating and interpreting welding codes.
- ✓Thorough understanding of GMAW welding equipment and related welding processes.
- ✓Knowledge of equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry.
- ✓Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
- ✓Experience in Microsoft Office Suite; including a strong emphasis on Excel.
- ✓Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.
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About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate manufacturing and fabrication methods by developing, evaluating, and improving production processes. The Manufacturing Engineer will also utilize knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication strategies, tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.
Your impact
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
- •Review and develop welding procedures according to applicable codes and standards.
- •Support future automation needs including cost analysis, programming, and integration.
- •Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks related to fabrication processes.
- •Responsible for managing projects or parts of a project to ensure quality of work while meeting deadlines.
- •Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, or production builds.
- •Review and recommend fixture and tooling designs.
- •Analyze space requirements, workflow and designs layout for equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- •Review and process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, continuous improvement requests etc.
- •Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, and technical proposals.
- •Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh Corporation’s engineering standards and processes.
- •Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plants, designs, computation methods, and reporting.
- •Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity; may be responsible for managing multiple projects.
- •Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, or production build.
- •Analyze space requirements, workflow and designs layout for equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- •Review and process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, continuous improvement requests etc.
- •Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, and technical proposals.
- •Review legislative and regulatory proposals or actions to determine impact on projects.
- •Review and recommend fixture and tooling design.
Working conditions
The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
- •This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
- •The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
- •Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
- •Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
- •Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.
Pay Range
$73,200.00 - $117,800.00
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