What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Alamo Group Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
Product Design & Manufacturability
Product Design & Manufacturability
- Work with Sales to align customer expectations with Royal’s manufacturing and supply capabilities.
- Design components and systems using SolidWorks and related engineering tools, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability, repeatability, and installation efficiency.
- Apply sound engineering judgment to ensure designs meet structural and functional requirements while aligning with Royal’s manufacturing capabilities.
- Avoid unnecessary customization by steering designs toward standard, scalable solutions whenever possible.
- Produce clear, buildable engineering drawings that suppliers can execute without ambiguity, supporting quality, accountability, and correct manufacturing outcomes.
- Act as a primary engineering support resource for production to ensure trucks are built correctly the first time.
- Work directly with Operations and Production teams to resolve build issues, installation challenges, and design gaps.
- Drive continuous improvement in installation methods, safety, and efficiency through engineering refinements.
- Ensure engineering intent is clearly documented and understood on the shop floor.
- Design with material availability, lead times, and sourcing realities in mind.
- Work proactively with Supply Chain and Materials teams to resolve part constraints, substitutions, or design changes required to support production schedules.
- Ensure engineering decisions do not create unnecessary risk or disruption to purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing flow.