Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking an Engineer II

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Ensures the completion of engineering projects on time and on budget with limited guidance from senior engineering personnel.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A generous 401k match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Use Lean tools (3P, 5S, Kaizen events) to eliminate waste, improve operations, and launch new products.

Lead NPD design and core teams to develop new designs to meet or exceed company and customer standards for safety, quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

Lead cross functional project teams in support of operational strategic initiatives.

Utilize SolidWorks software to generate product designs, tooling, fixtures, gauges, plant layouts, and equipment drawings using GD&T as required.

Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings, schematics, technical bulletins, and government regulations.

Enter, check, and maintain complex BOMs, ECNs, and coordinate changes with affected departments as required.

Lead in the design, testing and performance validation of prototypes, including internal lab testing and external field testing.

Support the use of DFMEA, PFMEA as parts of the NPD process through training and facilitating DFMEA and PFMEA activities.

Design and build prototypes and production fixtures as required using fabrication, welding, and machining skills.

Assist in the implementation of Standardized Work and Job Instruction preparation.

Effectively engage plant supervision to support production improvements through time studies, training, and auditing of personnel. Provide clear concise feedback as required.

Specify and introduce new technologies, methodologies, processes, tooling, gauges, fixtures, and equipment to improve processes, plant performance and reduce costs.

Write technical reports, product literature including owner’s manuals, parts lists, installation instructions, and Job instructions to document test results, product function, or production processes.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering. Experience with: DFMEA, PMFEA, PPAP, FEA, SPC, or Control Plans. 5+ years’ experience preferred.

Communication Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills, communicate effectively with other employees at all locations. Sound interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

Technical Skills:

Metal fabrication, welding, hands-on mechanical aptitude. Ability to safely and effectively operate common hand, power, and machine tools to produce prototype parts to specifications. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials including plastics. Diagnostics of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics systems.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Microsoft suite of products. TCM/PDC Enterprise program. Experience using data acquisition equipment desirable.

Mathematical Skills:

Understand and able to use trigonometry, and complex concepts of algebra and geometry as required. Understanding of advanced math, calculus, advanced graphing and charting.

Reasoning Ability:

Solve practical problems and understand technical problems involving known variables in non-standard situations.

Physical Demands:

Frequently required to sit, stand, climb ladders, work with computer keyboards, telephone, Power tools and welding equipment (see above list of technical, and computer skills).

Work Environment:

Vision: close and distance focus, depth perception, adjust focus, color discrimination, peripheral vision. Occasional travel by plane or car to overnight locations; 5 - 10% travel.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid remote

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53223: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53223

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