Product Development Engineer: Innovate & Impact

Douglas Dynamics; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for Commercial Snow & Ice products. You will collaborate across teams to meet customer requirements, safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Responsibilities include drawing interpretation, prototype testing, BOM/ECN management, and supporting production improvements. Strong emphasis on DFMEA, PFMEA, and Kaizen for cost reduction and quality gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with shop floor exposure.
• Experience with DFMEA, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, or Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and systems for snow and ice products.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings and specs.
• Create and maintain BOMs, ECNs, and assembly drawings to company standards.
• Support production improvements and resolve complex manufacturing problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and cost goals.
• Use 3P, 5S, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Kaizen tools to reduce waste and launch new products.

Skills

DFMEA

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Control Plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition equipment

Job description

Douglas Dynamics is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for Commercial Snow & Ice products. You will collaborate across teams to meet customer requirements, safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Responsibilities include drawing interpretation, prototype testing, BOM/ECN management, and supporting production improvements. Strong emphasis on DFMEA, PFMEA, and Kaizen for cost reduction and quality gains.