Upfit Engineering Supervisor - Henderson Products

WHO WE ARE: Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter 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

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As the Engineering Supervisor you will be responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring the engineering team at a class 7-8 chassis body builder focused on upfitting trucks for snow and ice removal. The supervisor will work closely with the engineering team to ensure that all design and operation support needs are met.

• Partner with Chassis OEMs (Freightliner, International, Western Star, etc) to optimize chassis configurations for our integration with the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for designing and supporting the manufacturing of snow and ice removal trucks.
• Collaborate with shop floor associates to identify and implement long-term solutions to recurring production issues, optimizing efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Work directly with operations leaders to develop manufacturing plans to support daily and monthly output goals.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and processes to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness at our upfit centers.
• Identify, initiate, and implement continuous improvement solutions for process optimization, cost reduction, and yield enhancements across multiple Upfit locations.
• Evaluate team members and create individual development and training plans that meet company and team member goals. Coach and conduct performance and development discussions as needed.? Mentor staff to ensure future growth.
• Create timelines and detailed project plans as required to meet project deadlines and work with team to expand project management skills
• Work with Director of Engineering to establish and continuously refresh metrics for Upfits Engineering to drive growth and improvement.
• Work in a safe manner and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Follow Douglas Dynamic’s rules regarding work and conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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
• The potential for Flexible Work Arrangements or work-from-home opportunities

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Technological skills required with prior experience in solid modeling and ERP softwares.
• Organizational, detail, and follow-up skills
• Proven Communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple situations at one time
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to lead and manage change in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 3-7 years engineering work history with increasing level of responsibilities.
• Approximately 30% 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.

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.