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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 **** / IATF ***** 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 **** / IATF ***** 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.
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 ******.
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