Engineering Manager - ODB & NiteHawk

Alamo Group Inc. • Richmond, VA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Manages design engineering and manufacturing engineering departments by coordinating all efforts involved in the process of developing and manufacturing Alamo products. Under general direction, manages the design, documentation, and implementation into production of approved, new products, or enhancements to existing products. Ensures products meet design, performance, and cost parameters of specified projects. Evaluates design integrity and component selection based on function and structural strength. Determines the most cost-effective processes, methods, systems, tooling, equipment, and plant layout to be used in the manufacture of Alamo Group products. Evaluates labor and operating costs for compliance with standards and stated cost objectives. Develops short- and long-term manufacturing strategies and capital requirements and actively participates in the development and introduction of new products. Creates development programs and schedules for each project and ensures successful on-time completion.

Requirements

• Proficient in 3-D wire frame construction, design layouts, assembly drawings, and/or component part drawings.
• Proficient on CAD; CadKey preferred.
• Demonstrated experience/expertise in mobile equipment/related products, hydraulic systems design for closed/open loop drive systems, component selection, and design of mobile products using steel fabrication, welding, forming, machining, and assembly.
• Demonstrated experience/expertise in stress analysis, material selection, material sizing, structural integrity evaluation, and product specification writing.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and manufacturing capabilities.
• Produce accurate Bill of Materials.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and understanding.
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing techniques such as J.I.T. & Just In Time), Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Kanban, Manufacturing Cells, etc. required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to organize and prioritize own work schedule and subordinates' schedules.
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Work overtime as needed to complete assignments.
• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Standard office environment.
• Occasional to frequent walking in and around manufacturing plant, or outdoors for testing.
• Occasional travel to provide assistance to other Alamo Group facilities as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product design and development.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience in project management and project budget control.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a related manufacturing environment required.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing / eye protection, gloves, and metatarsal steel-toed safety shoes.

Responsibilities

• Designs approved new products or enhancements to existing products using CAD software program.
• Prioritizes projects and plans development cycle/design schedule.
• Ensures projects meet or exceed design, performance, and cost parameters.
• Maintains overall design responsibility for system designs as well as the design, styling, structural integrity, and functional performance of Alamo Group products.
• Performs stress analysis and evaluates strength of material.
• Maintains complete documentation of designs including 3D Cad models, detail drawings, purchased items with generic specifications, complete and accurate Bill of Materials, shipping configuration, long lead item lists, and product specifications.
• Communicates project status on regular basis to include product performance characteristics, specification information, manufacturing information, and other pertinent data concerning hydraulic and mechanical flail products.
• Coordinates production of prototypes and component delivery.
• Selects components and materials for design projects.
• Assists in preparation and creation of owners/parts manuals by reviewing, correcting, and updating.
• Reports on progress of test units to Marketing and Engineering staff.
• Provides project support to customer service, dealers, and end-users.
• Responds to marketing questions.
• Implement manufacturing techniques and processes (J.I.T., Continuous Flow, Kanban, Manufacturing Cells, etc.) that will reduce manufacturing labor costs, product through-put time, W.I.P. (Work In Process) inventory levels and overall manufacturing operating costs, while striving to attain World Class Manufacturing status.
• Develops and implements manufacturing systems and operating procedures to support and enhance manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Evaluates, justifies, and oversees installation of new equipment and tooling to support and enhance World Class Manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Continually monitors and evaluates manufacturing labor cost indices such as efficiency, utilization, and productivity to ensure compliance with product cost levels.
• Continually monitors and evaluates plant operating costs, both indirect and period, for compliance with budgeted operating cost levels.
• Continually develops and upgrades labor standard data base for use in labor standards applications, cost evaluations, and product costing.
• Evaluates and recommends plant layout changes and modifications to enhance space utilization, material flow, employee safety, and product throughput.
• Evaluates/recommends Bill of Material revisions that support workflow improvements, work order reductions, and inventory accuracy.
• Develops new transactional methods to reduce/streamline work order processing time in a manner that supports lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Develops short- and long-term manufacturing strategies and objectives to include capital equipment investments, tooling investments, and operating cost improvements.
• Actively participates in the development of new products to ensure compliance with manufacturing and processing strategies, product quality objectives, tooling objectives, implementation dates, and product cost goals.
• Acts as resource for Technical Services.
• Develops departmental budget and ensures compliance with budget guidelines.
• Supervises employees engaged in manufacturing engineering activities.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage on the 1st day of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with Company Matching on the 1st day of employment
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Professional Learning and Development Resources provided by the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager