Supplier Quality Engineer Intern

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to support the NGDV (Next Generation Delivery Vehicle) Supplier Quality Engineering team, working directly with high-impact suppliers to ensure flawless execution of our supply base.

*This position has a Spring/Summer 2027 start date.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Provide onsite quality assurance support at supplier manufacturing locations, participating in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), problem-solving, containment actions, and 8D resolution of supplier-related quality issues.
• Support APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and capacity verification follow-up with select suppliers in collaboration with a lead SQE engineer.
• Visit supplier manufacturing sites to assess their operations, technical capabilities, quality systems, and manufacturing process controls.
• Conduct go-and-see visits to validate corrective actions and assess effectiveness of improvements on-site.
• Shadow and work closely with experienced Supplier Quality Engineers during introductory sessions and problem-solving activities with suppliers.
• Support functional validation trials of supplier parts at Spartanburg Assembly Plant.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and quality operating systems, with primary focus on body commodities and sheet metal forming processes.
• Participate in supplier quality planning, manufacturing process control reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and validate supplier corrective actions and participate in effectiveness verification.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools to support quality assessments and process capability evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Willing to travel 50-60% to supplier manufacturing locations (primarily Midwest) and Spartanburg, SC Assembly Plant.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Manufacturing experience or working in/supporting/ (or familiarity) with manufacturing or assembly processes.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.