Engineer II - Douglas Dynamics

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. At all times act in a manner consistent with the DD culture.

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 DDMS tools (3P, 5S, Kaizen events) to eliminate waste, improve operations, and launch new products.
• Utilize SolidWorks software to generate tooling, fixtures, gauges, plant layouts, product designs, and equipment drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as required.
• 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.
• Improve performance of technical teams through training, personnel development, and the use of standard work.
• 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.
• Lead small NPD core teams to develop new designs to meet or exceed company/customer standards for safety, quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost
• Lead cross function project teams in support of operational strategic initiatives.
• Partner effectively with staff at other DD locations to share best practices and resources as required.
• May prepare annual reviews of technical team members as required focusing on the improvement and development of skills.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Strong oral and written communication skills, Preferred experience with: DFMEA, PMFEA, PPAP, FEA,SPC, Control Plans

Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with other employees at all locations. Sound interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. TCM/PDC 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.