Director of Engineering – Body Structures, Closures

Oshkosh Corporation

Director of Engineering overseeing Body Structures and Closure systems for Oshkosh Defense. Responsible for technical direction, team mentorship, and delivery of vehicle program goals.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeOshkosh • Missouri, South Carolina, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $136,800 - $253,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the design and technical direction of Body Structures and Closure systems.
Ensure targets for cost, performance, and timing are met while mentoring the team.
Provide technical direction, evaluate and select technologies for vehicle applications.
Direct internal and external resources to meet agreed technical and commercial targets.
Define, plan and estimate Body and Closures activities needed to deliver assigned programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; or equivalent.
Twelve (12) or more years of experience in engineering, contracts, lean and value stream management; or in a related area.
Five (5) or more years of management experience.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringlean managementvalue stream managementtechnical directioncost performance analysisprogram planningtechnology evaluationvehicle applications

Soft Skills

mentoringteam leadershipcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering