What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Excellence Intern (Summer 2026) position at Oshkosh Defense?
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.
Operations Excellence Intern
May assist and support the overall process and product quality within the Operations department. The Operations Intern may support our supplier base, test, manufacturing, sales floor, control test, exercising, pre-ship, deprocessing, customer fielding, and service/warranty.
YOUR IMPACT
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
$18.00 - $37.00
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.
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.
Operations Excellence Intern
May assist and support the overall process and product quality within the Operations department. The Operations Intern may support our supplier base, test, manufacturing, sales floor, control test, exercising, pre-ship, deprocessing, customer fielding, and service/warranty.
YOUR IMPACT
- Assist in the direct activities of production management personnel.
- Work with the Operations department to introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
- Promote growth of ISO procedures and standards.
- Utilize value stream mapping to analyze and improve material flow and eliminate waste.
- Assist in the assurance of quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment.
- Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Kaizen events and 5S.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Review and update quality documentation.
- Actively participate in group and team meetings.
- Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to correct and prevent quality issues.
- Assist in problem-solving and implementing solutions to quality-related problems.
- Assist staff with the disposition of defective material.
- Participate in quality audits internally and externally.
- Assist in supplier quality and process control.
- Report and respond to quality process non-conformance issues in an expedient manner.
- Work inter-functionally with Quality and Manufacturing to resolve quality-related issues.
- Student in a Sophomore standing or greater working towards a bachelor’s degree in operations/manufacturing management, Business, or a related field throughout the entire duration of the internship.
- Graduation date December 2025 or later.
- This position can be either a summer opportunity or a co-op that would both require this individual to travel or relocate to Spartanburg, SC (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Spartanburg, SC).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Military experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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
$18.00 - $37.00
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 : $18 - $37
