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Oshkosh Corporation · 1 day ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

New Hudson, Michigan, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

Oshkosh Corporation, through its Pratt Miller division, is a product development company in the motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence by optimizing processes and systems within manufacturing operations, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and compliance.

AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead system and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, aligning MES, ERP, and PLM tools to meet DoD and program-specific requirements

Assess, design, and implement future-state workflows that integrate Lean principles, digital tools, and data-driven feedback to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and traceability

Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT to drive system alignment, process standardization, and data integrity

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve production performance, safety, and quality

Develop and implement standardized work procedures, visual management systems, and control plans to sustain process gains and ensure consistent execution

Optimize material flow, equipment utilization, and cycle time in collaboration with production and engineering teams

Develop and maintain performance dashboards and visual management tools to communicate progress and sustain improvements

Support ISO and internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with documentation and continuous improvement standards

Participate in supplier or process audits and assist in resolving quality or process control issues

Coach and mentor team members in Lean and Six Sigma tools, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement

Manage multiple CI projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, production schedules, and strategic priorities

Present findings, updates, and recommendations to leadership through clear, data-supported communication

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaManufacturing Execution System (MES)ERP SystemsData Analysis ToolsISO ComplianceProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship required due to work on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs; ability to obtain a security clearance

Familiarity with defense manufacturing requirements, including configuration control, traceability, and data security

Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL) to support decision-making

Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR/EAR compliance standards

Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable improvements

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills for working across functions and levels

Exposure to Agile, OODA, or similar iterative improvement frameworks

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Systems, or a related technical field required

5+ years of experience in manufacturing process improvement, operations excellence, or systems integration (MES/ERP/PLM environments)

Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt certification preferred)

Experience in discrete or complex assembly in Defense manufacturing environments

Hands-on experience with MES, ERP (Sage, SAP, or similar), and PLM (Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar) systems

Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from assessment through implementation and sustainment

Preferred

Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt certification preferred)

Proven success leading Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement initiatives in a production or assembly environment

Experience designing closed-loop feedback systems that connect production data (MES) with engineering change control (PLM) and financial systems (ERP)

Knowledge of digital manufacturing transformation, system integration, and data governance