Application Guide

How to Apply for Supply Chain Performance Engineer (Chenai, India)

at Oshkosh Corporation

🏢 About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation is a global industrial technology leader focused on designing and building purpose-built vehicles and equipment that enhance community safety and resilience. Their innovative approach combines advanced engineering with practical solutions for defense, fire & emergency, and commercial markets worldwide. Working here means contributing to mission-critical equipment that directly impacts public safety and infrastructure.

About This Role

As a Supply Chain Performance Engineer at Oshkosh, you'll be responsible for ensuring supplier quality and process excellence across their supply chain, with specific focus on PPAP reviews, supplier validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role directly impacts product quality and launch readiness for industrial vehicles and equipment, requiring both technical expertise in welding/fabrication/hydraulics and strong process improvement skills.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing PPAP submissions from suppliers, analyzing supplier quality metrics, and preparing for an upcoming supplier site visit to validate welding processes. You could spend the afternoon leading a virtual continuous improvement event with a hydraulic component supplier, followed by documenting 8D corrective actions for a recent quality issue and preparing a presentation for the weekly quality council meeting.

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🎯 Who Oshkosh Corporation Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain quality within welding, fabrication, or hydraulics industries, with demonstrated PPAP review experience (Level 1-4)
  • Holds relevant certifications including CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) and other industry certifications, with practical knowledge of lean principles and 8D/SCAR methodologies
  • Is comfortable with 50% travel to supplier sites across India for capability validation, CIEs, and performance issue resolution
  • Combines strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes with effective communication skills for council participation and supplier relationship management

📝 Tips for Applying to Oshkosh Corporation

1

Quantify your PPAP experience - specify how many Level 1-4 reviews you've completed and your disposition rate for Rejected/Interim Approved PPAPs

2

Highlight any experience with industrial vehicle or heavy equipment supply chains, specifically mentioning welding, fabrication, or hydraulic components

3

List your CWI certification prominently and include any other relevant certifications in a dedicated 'Certifications' section

4

Demonstrate your 50% travel readiness by mentioning past roles requiring extensive supplier site visits or field work

5

Include specific examples of leading supplier continuous improvement events (CIEs) and measurable outcomes achieved

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with PPAP processes and supplier quality validation in industrial manufacturing environments', 'Specific examples of applying lean principles to drive continuous improvement in supply chain or manufacturing processes', 'Your ability to manage the 50% travel requirement while maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance monitoring', "How your welding/fabrication/hydraulics industry experience aligns with Oshkosh's product portfolio and quality standards"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Oshkosh's specific product lines (JLTV, fire trucks, access equipment) and their supply chain challenges in the Indian market
  • → The company's recent innovations in vehicle technology and how they impact supplier quality requirements
  • → Oshkosh's corporate values and safety focus, particularly how they translate to supplier performance expectations
  • → The structure of Oshkosh's supply chain organization and their presence in the Indian manufacturing landscape

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your complete PPAP review process from Level 1 to 4, including how you handle Rejected or Interim Approved submissions
2 Describe a time you led a supplier continuous improvement event (CIE) - what tools did you use and what were the measurable outcomes?
3 How do you validate supplier capabilities and quality systems specifically for welding or fabrication processes?
4 Explain your approach to addressing short-term performance issues using 8D/SCAR methodology with a challenging supplier
5 How would you balance the 50% travel requirement with ongoing process improvement projects and council participation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without CWI certification or clear welding/fabrication industry experience - this is a hard requirement
  • Being vague about travel availability - the 50% requirement is non-negotiable and should be addressed upfront
  • Focusing only on generic supply chain experience without highlighting specific PPAP, 8D, or lean manufacturing expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate practical knowledge of the welding/fabrication/hydraulics industry in your application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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