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Engineering Manager

Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
About Oshkosh Defense, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

We are looking for a motivated and creative candidate to lead our Aftermarket Engineering team. As the Engineering Manager, you will lead the development and execution of our Aftermarket processes. The Engineering Manager will have responsibilities for leading a team of engineers and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

YOUR IMPACT

  • Research and formulate plans to accomplish major projects, including manpower estimates, cost estimates, and work measuring devices such as milestones or critical path charts.
  • Monitor progress of major projects and make recommendations when needed including acquisition of capital equipment
  • Develop proposals for improvements
  • Support cost estimate activities for both new and existing programs using data driven analysis
  • Research and make recommendations on make or buy products
  • Understand current safety and OSHA requirements pertaining to maintenance operations and incorporate ergonomics into safety, productivity, and performance
  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet established deadlines
  • Manage and direct a team, including but not limited to R & M Engineers, Configuration Analysts, Technical Leads, and Technicians, focused on Service BOM, Level of repair analysis, Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis, Troubleshooting and maintenance work package development, and technical manual validation
  • Develop, implement, and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards ensuring continuously improving operations
  • Provide status reporting on safety, budget, staffing, volume, and performance measures to ensure effective communication and analysis
  • Play an active role in long range financial forecasting, specifically around planning the resource needs of the team
  • Always promote a healthy and high morale work environment
  • Engage, motivate, and inspire others through trust, creditability, and collaboration
  • Other duties, as assigned


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
  • 7-10 years of Reliability and Maintainability, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related field
  • 3-5 years minimum leading a Team of direct reports
  • Heavy industrial or automotive industry experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in capacity/resource planning and project-based quoting
  • Demonstrated proficiency in value-stream mapping, problem solving, and process improvement
  • Demonstrated experience leading medium and large-scale operations based on lean principles
  • Demonstrated proficiency in lean based process design and working with complex data sets


Standout Qualifications

  • CDRL (Contract data requirement list) development and submissions, MIL-standards, Government contracts (preferred)
  • PowerlogJ, Microsoft Access, JD Edwards MRP System, or other database or data mining softwares (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Compass (used for LORA) and WRR (Windchill Risk and Reliability) (preferred)
  • Previous experience with Catia, Creo, and Windchill is preferred


WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Pay Range

$91,800.00 - $153,200.00

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 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.

Salary : $91,800 - $153,200

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