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.

Assist the Industrial Engineering department in successfully achieving manufacturing goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The Industrial Engineer Intern will receive assignments from the Manager of Manufacturing, or an assigned representative, and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions.

YOUR IMPACT

• Support production processes
• Support processes with troubleshoot automation
• Able to develop work instructions
• Engage employees to problem solve issues
• Perform time studies
• Perform workstation/cell analyses to improve productivity and quality
• Manage project work assigned by the manager
• Provide input for manufacturing fixtures and tooling
• Assist with plant layout and workstation design
• Learn and use ERP (JDE) manufacturing software
• Interests will include manufacturing, welding, robotics, and fabrication
• All other duties or projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or other related Engineering field
• Graduation date of May 2026 or later
• Willing to travel or relocate to Spartanburg, SC for the Summer of 2025 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Spartanburg, SC).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge or exposure to JD Edwards
• Exposure to Lean concepts
• Experience in manufacturing fabrication
• Experience in robotics
• Experience with Excel
• Exposure to Lean and 5S concepts

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.

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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 [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.