Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor in Milwaukee, WI, to lead a team of engineers on various projects. This role emphasizes coaching, project management, and collaboration with operations to enhance productivity and ensure safety. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package await.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Generous 401k match

Profit sharing for all full-time employees

Qualifications

• 3-7 years engineering work history with supervisory responsibilities.
• Core team member or project leader on projects.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor engineering staff on projects.
• Manage facilities maintenance and ensure safety standards.
• Work with operations to develop manufacturing plans and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Software

Job description

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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.

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 a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor.

How You Will Contribute

At all times act in a manner consistent with the Douglas Dynamics culture. Lead, coach and mentor engineering staff to successfully complete product development and operations projects as assigned by the engineering manager. Develop the skills of the engineering team to ensure best practices are followed and shared.

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

• Provide leadership, coaching, work prioritization, and supervision to staff
• Contributing member of the Engineering Leadership Team.
• Evaluate team members and create individual development and training plans that meet company and team member goals.
• Create timelines and project plans as required to meet project deadlines.
• Work with operations to develop manufacturing plans, job instructions and standards of work.
• Work with product engineers using the New Product Development process to design and create fixturing / tools for manufacturing.
• Understand fully all product costing / margins and manage appropriately when making improvements and developing fixtures / business units.
• Manage robot specialists, manufacturing technicians and quality technicians to improve productivity and reliability of fixtures, parts and processes.
• Manage the facility maintenance supervisor to ensure all tasks, preventive / predictive maintenance, and ground / facilities maintenance is completed.
• Manage core team responsibilities as assigned.
• Lead meetings as required to communicate project and team status.
• Assign and monitor work to ensure it is accurate and meets DD standards.
• Create SolidWorks models and drawings as required.
• Understand DDMS principles and use them to improve processes.
• Follow Douglas Dynamics rules regarding work and conduct.
• Work in a safe manner and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
  
  

Required Experience

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Core team member or project leader on projects or previous project management experience
• 3-7 years engineering work history with increasing level of responsibilities including supervision
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Communication: Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Sound interpersonal and leadership skills at different organization levels

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of SolidWorks preferred, Microsoft office suite, ERP software

Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and understand technical problems involving known variables in non-standard situations

Other: Travel (up to 10%) to other plants, customer locations and trade shows is expected.

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.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Douglas Dynamics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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