Hydraulic Product Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Hydraulic Product Engineer to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and test Hydraulic components and systems for Commercial Snow & Ice related products focusing on Customer Requirements, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Provide hydraulic expertise in cross functional teams to ensure the ongoing improvement and communication of product quality, error proofing of processes, and productivity improvements while reducing cost.
• Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
• Own the concept, design, production, testing and performance validation of hydraulic prototypes which includes internal lab testing and external field testing.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation such as design files, engineering reports, test reports, and development plans.
• Ensure new designs and processes meet or exceed company/customer standards for safety, quality, quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Enter, check, maintain and complete complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).
• Afford product literature including owner’s manuals, parts lists, installation instructions, and mechanics guides.
• Effectively communicate with cross functional teams involving technical and non-technical team members.
• Participate in Kaizen / 3P events, Root Cause Analysis, Design Reviews
• Maintain 5S culture.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical/Electrical Technology (MET/EET)
• Desire to grow professionally through continuing education and learning center opportunities.
• Experience and/or Training: 0-5 years experience
• Preferred experience in the following: automotive, agricultural, or green/white space fluid hydraulic systems and applications. Solenoid valves, accumulators, pumps, relays, 12-48V DC Motors, and electromechanical systems.
• Familiar with hydraulic component data sheets and part specifications.
• Experience reading hydraulic circuit schematics.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate common hand, power, and machine tools to produce prototype parts to specifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials common in industrial hydraulics.
• Diagnostics and testing of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Technology/Equipment: Working knowledge of 3D Cad/SolidWorks, routing experience is a plus, 2D Cad/DraftSight is acceptable. Automation Studio or similar schematic software, Hydraulic test kits and data acquisition equipment, multimeter, and Microsoft suite of products. A basic understanding of PLC/Ladder logic is desirable but not required.

Skills

• Communication Skills: Listen and speak effectively with other employees at all locations and levels. Communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Provide clear information, specifications, and details with suppliers, design partners, customers, and employees.
• Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, use hands in fine motor skills, use a computer and Microsoft Teams environment. Intermittent lifting to 40lbs. Working Environment: Office setting with occasional lab, outdoor, and manufacturing environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, eye protection and metatarsal guards required, other safety PPE as needed. Intermittent travel to other company locations, test sites, or supplier/customer visits.

Benefits

A fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous 401(k) match
Profit sharing for all full-time employees
Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A