Manufacturing Engineer Associate

JLG, an Oshkosh Company, began in 1969 with a mission to address safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then, we’ve delivered innovative access solutions globally. Our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories—are trusted worldwide. This role is based at our Jefferson City, TN facility.

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer Associate provides hands-on engineering support to assembly operations, focusing on improving production performance, reducing downtime, and supporting line resources. This entry-level position develops and maintains assembly work instructions, tracks and analyzes downtime, and collaborates with production and engineering teams to implement line improvements. It’s an opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience while directly impacting safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to assembly operations, troubleshooting production issues and implementing improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve assembly work instructions to support safe, consistent, and efficient production.
• Track and analyze production downtime to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, and team members to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall performance.
• Evaluate assembly processes, work content, tooling, and line resources to identify and implement improvements.
• Support engineering changes, new product introductions, and process changes on the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with the design and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and other manufacturing solutions.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste and improve production flow.
• Prepare basic engineering documentation, layouts, drawings, and reports in accordance with engineering standards.
• Support projects and improvement initiatives while adhering to established timelines and project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to assembly operations, manufacturing processes, or production support.
• Experience developing or working with manufacturing work instructions.
• Familiarity with downtime tracking, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with CAD software and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, and engineering teams.

Working Conditions

• Based in a manufacturing or production environment; may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• 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.

Pay

$57,600.00 - $90,400.00. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and equity among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and provide various opportunities to support team member growth and success.