Supply Chain Performance Engineer

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

Position Summary
The Supply Chain Performance Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplier quality and performance through robust management of PPAP processes, Supplier Change Requests (SCR), and data-driven performance monitoring.

This role operates within an Aerial Work Platforms environment and is heavily focused on supplier industrialization, compliance, and change control, ensuring alignment with JLG/Hinowa , regulatory, and customer requirements.

In addition, the position drives supplier performance improvement through KPI analytics and supports New Product Development (NPD) activities to ensure successful supplier readiness and launch execution. The role interfaces closely with suppliers and cross‐functional teams across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the review, validation, and approval of PPAP submissions (Level 2 and equivalent) across multiple programs

Ensure compliance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements

Validate dimensional reports, control plans, PFMEA, material certifications, test results, and MSA studies

Prepare and approve Part Submission Warrants (PSW) and associated documentation

Own and manage Supplier Change Requests (SCRs) end‐to‐end, including risk assessment, validation, and approval workflows

Maintain accurate documentation, revision control, and audit readiness

Coordinate closely with suppliers to resolve gaps and drive timely corrective actions

Monitor and analyze supplier KPIs such as PPM, OTD, NCRs, and responsiveness

Develop and maintain supplier performance dashboards and reporting tools

Identify performance trends, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities through data analysis

Lead supplier performance reviews and drive accountability for results

Initiate and manage SCARs and 8D processes for performance issues

Define and execute supplier improvement plans based on KPI performance

Support standardization of performance metrics and reporting across the region

Own SQ deliverables for NPD projects at Hinowa plant level

Lead or participate in APQP and supplier readiness activities

Ensure suppliers meet quality, timing, and industrialization requirements for new launches

Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier‐related risks during development phases

Support design and process changes impacting suppliers

Supplier Industrialization & Continuous Improvement

Validate supplier capabilities, capacity, and quality systems

Support supplier readiness for serial production and ramp‐up phases

Apply Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance supplier performance

Lead or support Supplier Continuous Improvement Events (CIEs)

Drive implementation and adherence to standard work and SQ processes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Supply Chain Engineering

Strong expertise in PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and change management processes

Proven experience managing supplier quality in an OEM or automotive‐like environment

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications

Experience with supplier performance metrics and data analysis (PPM, OTD, etc.)

Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial OEM environments

Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or Quality Core Tools

Familiarity with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards

Experience with QMS systems, supplier portals, and PPAP platforms

Strong data analysis capabilities (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial OEM environments

Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or Quality Core Tools

Familiarity with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards

Experience with QMS systems, supplier portals, and PPAP platforms

Strong data analysis capabilities (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)

Primarily office‐based with regular interaction with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers. Occasional travel may be required.

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