Alamo Group

Sr. Project Engineer

Alamo Group$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of product design experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Proven track record in project leadership and DFMA, especially within heavy equipment projects.
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, MS Office, and familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects from concept through to production.
  • Plan and monitor engineering tasks and resources for development and sustaining activities.
  • Create, maintain, and manage bills of materials.
  • Collaborate with production teams to optimize designs and minimize costs.
  • Provide technical support for production troubleshooting and service queries.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance business practices.
  • Conduct engineering analysis, including structural and product validation testing.

Benefits

  • Occasional work outside, allowing for hands-on experience with equipment.
  • Engagement in diverse projects that enhance skills in engineering design and project management.
  • Opportunity for continuous improvement within a supportive team environment.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams, fostering innovation.
Full Job Description
Super Products is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Sr. Project Engineer at our location in Mukwonago, WI. This role is responsible for leading the design, improvement, and support of vacuum truck production, managing engineering projects from concept through production while driving product performance, quality, and cost improvements.

Position Summary

Responsible for leading engineering projects that sustain, improve, and expand existing product lines.

Essential Functions of the Job
  • Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting the engineering tasks and resources of development projects and sustaining engineering activities.
  • Engineering design and documentation include detailed and assembly drawings of structural weldments and vacuum, water pressure, and hydraulic systems, and integration with electrical systems.
  • Create and maintain bills of materials.
  • Participate in the ECO process and perform related changes and
  • Collaborate with production team and vendors to produce designs that minimize labor and overall cost.
  • Provide technical support for production and service to help troubleshoot problems as needed.
  • Participate in process improvement projects to continually improve business practices.
  • Engineering analysis includes structural analysis, drive system calculations, product validation testing, and component selection.
  • Supporting business activities and providing engineering responses to other departments.
  • Develop, execute, and document product hazard reviews.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)
  • Deploy various project management tools and meet deadlines.
  • Provide work directions to members of the engineering team.
  • High organizational and creative aptitude.
  • Use critical thinking to review, critique, improve and approve system designs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Perform advanced calculations, verification, and documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of product design methodologies to develop and detail component and assembly designs for complex systems.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks, MSOffice suite, and familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Exhibit a high level of customer focus.
  • Possess a hands-on, can-do attitude.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.


ALAMO GROUP CORE COMPETENCIES for LEADERS include:
  1. Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
  2. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
  3. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.
  4. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financial and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
  5. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related emphasis required.
  • Minimum seven (7) years of product design experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment.
  • Previous DFMA and project leadership with specific experience in heavy equipment, and proven track record for executing successful engineering projects.


Working Conditions

Primary working conditions will be office-based work with frequent daily activities in the manufacturing shop environment. Occasional work may also be performed outdoors on equipment in varying and potentially adverse weather conditions. Exposure to noise, moving machinery, temperature fluctuations, and other industrial conditions may occur. Ability to climb ladders and work at heights over 6 feet. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas.

Occasionally travel to customer offices, shops, and worksites. Travel typically less than 5%.

Relocation not available for this position

About Alamo Group

Alamo Group is a manufacturer of industrial equipment for agriculture, construction, and maintenance. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Seguin, Texas. Alamo Group operates through three business segments: Industrial, Agricultural, and European. The Industrial segment produces mowers, street sweepers, and snow removal equipment. The Agricultural segment produces equipment for crop management, including mowers, sprayers, and seeders. The European segment produces equipment for agricultural and industrial use, including mowers, hedge trimmers, and vacuum sweepers. Alamo Group sells its products worldwide through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Alamo Group
Size
4,200 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$56.6 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ

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