Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the welding and fabrication areas at our McConnellsburg Plant. This role is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes that drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability of new product designs, optimize fabrication and welding processes, and support the implementation of new equipment, tooling, and automation technologies.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring successful execution within established timelines and objectives.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Review new product releases and engineering changes for manufacturability, providing recommendations to improve production efficiency and product quality.

• Perform complex engineering analyses, calculations, investigations, and technical evaluations to support manufacturing operations.

• Design, specify, and implement complex assembly and welding fixturing solutions.

• Evaluate, select, and support the implementation of specialized tooling, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.

• Analyze and improve fabrication and welding processes to meet production, quality, and operational goals.

• Partner with Production, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive process improvements.

• Develop business cases and recommendations for capital equipment, tooling, and automation investments.

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Manufacturing Engineers and other members of the Engineering organization.

• Support welding process development, qualification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within the fabrication environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in a fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing environment

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

• Experience with welding automation, robotic welding systems, and automated manufacturing technologies.

• Experience developing weld procedures, work instructions, and welding training programs.

• Knowledge of destructive and nondestructive testing methods and weld quality standards.

• Experience supporting capital equipment projects, tooling design, and process optimization initiatives.

• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.

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:

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.

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