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 processesSupport processes with troubleshoot automationAble to develop work instructionsEngage employees to problem solve issuesPerform time studiesPerform workstation/cell analyses to improve productivity and qualityManage project work assigned by the managerProvide input for manufacturing fixtures and toolingAssist with plant layout and workstation designLearn and use ERP (JDE) manufacturing softwareInterests will include manufacturing, welding, robotics, and fabricationAll other duties or projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or other related Engineering fieldGraduation date of May 2026 or laterWilling 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 EdwardsExposure to Lean conceptsExperience in manufacturing fabricationExperience in roboticsExperience with ExcelExposure 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.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.