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Engineer Intern - Manufacturing (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation · Kewaunee, WI · $18.00–$37.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project where you improved a process or design.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with continuous improvement.

Tell me about a time you worked hands-on with tools or equipment.

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable on a shop floor, not just in a classroom.

What do you want to get out of a manufacturing internship at Pierce?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in manufacturing engineering and building fire apparatus.

What would you do

You are auditing a work instruction and operators are doing the job differently than written. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to operators and find the best method before updating the instruction.

How would you share an idea with the Manager of Manufacturing?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate suggestions clearly and with supporting data.

How would you build trust with operators who have worked here for years?

What they are checking: Whether they respect experience and learn from people on the floor.

About the work

What is a bill of materials and a routing, and why does it matter if they are wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that bad BOMs and routings cause wrong parts, delays and cost errors.

How would you perform a time study on a workstation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to observe, measure and account for normal variation fairly.

How would you improve how material moves to a fabrication station?

What they are checking: Whether they think about waste, distance and ergonomics in material handling.

What do you know about fabrication or machining processes?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic knowledge of the processes they will help develop.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities. SUMMARY Assist the Manufacturing Engineering department in successfully achieving manufacturing goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The ME Intern will receive assignments from the Manager of Manufacturing, or an assigned representative, and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: • Audit and update work instructions, routings, and bills of materials. • Improve material handling methods. • Perform time studies. • Develop methods in fabrication and machining processes. • Perform workstation/cell analyses to improve productivity and quality. • Provide technical support to the production personnel. • Provide input for manufacturing fixtures and tooling. • Assist with plant layout and workstation design. • Learn and use ERP manufacturing software. • Create documentation for new product launches. • All other duties or projects as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Welding Engineering Technology, Industrial, Mechanical or other related Engineering field for entire duration of internship. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • GPA of 3.0 or greater. • Working knowledge or exposure to ERP System such as JD Edwards. • Experience in welding, machining, or fabrication. • Exposure to cell or work center layout. • Experience with 2D & 3D CAD software. • Exposure to Lean and 5S concepts. Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00 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.

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