Senior Manager – Global Manufacturing Process Improvement

Oshkosh Corporation

. Design, build, and deploy global manufacturing process improvement systems, standards, and playbooks .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeFrederick • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $118,700 - $211,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, and 8D. Proficient in applying engineering and statistical analysis to enhance manufacturing performance and quality metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Six SigmaDMAIC8DManufacturing EngineeringContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Process EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisDefect PreventionProcess OptimizationPFMEAControl PlansStatistical Process ControlProject ManagementQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingCommunicationLeadershipAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

MinitabJMPExcelPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltMaster Black Belt

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial EngineeringDiscrete ManufacturingNew Product DevelopmentAPQP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and deploy global manufacturing process improvement systems, standards, and playbooks
Drive consistent adoption across sites, regions, and business units
Own the enterprise improvement approach for First Pass Yield and Defects Per Unit
Set targets, prioritize work by business impact, and drive initiatives to closure with site teams
Lead deployment of a zero-defect, prevention-first approach across manufacturing
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to identify and eliminate process variation
Serve as senior escalation point for complex manufacturing and process issues
Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and sustainable resolution
Use customer, warranty, and field quality data to target improvement priorities and prevent recurrence
Lead and coach global manufacturing teams on 8D, A3, DMAIC, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
Apply engineering, statistical, and data analysis methods to reduce defects and improve manufacturing performance
Lead process and quality integration into new product development and manufacturing launches
Lead APQP activities and ensure PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Reaction Plans are integrated into launch execution
Provide hands-on coaching and training on structured problem solving, process capability, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Establish metrics, cadence, and governance for sustained improvement across the global network
Provide strategic guidance to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality leadership on improvement investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
Eight (8) or more years of related work experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or quality within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience leading improvement projects from problem definition through validated, sustained results
Experience leading, coaching, or influencing cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support site deployment
Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or a related engineering discipline in a discrete manufacturing environment
Experience building an improvement or operating system and deploying it across multiple sites, ideally in a multi-national manufacturing organization
Track record of improving First Pass Yield, defects per unit, throughput, scrap, or rework through process optimization and variation reduction
Experience with zero defect, defect prevention, or built-in-quality strategies, including error proofing, process controls, layered audits, and escape analysis
Hands-on experience analyzing manufacturing processes, identifying root causes, and implementing improvements that hold over time
Experience applying 8D, A3, DMAIC, or Six Sigma to complex manufacturing issues
Experience connecting customer, warranty, or field quality data back to manufacturing process root causes
Experience supporting new product introductions, manufacturing launches, process development, or industrialization activities
Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, process capability, and APQP
Experience with assembly, fabrication, welding, machining, automation, or paint operations
Proficiency with Minitab, JMP, Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools
Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills with ability to influence across all levels, functions, and regions
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred; Master Black Belt a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
People-first culture
Opportunities to support team member growth and success
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities