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Upfit Manufacturing Engineer

Henderson Products
Huntley, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

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 encourage you to consider joining 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 an Upfit Engineer you will help develop configurable custom CAD models, documentation, and truck package layouts as part of our upfit operations. This role will work on the continuous improvement of our engineering processes to provide consistent high-quality documentation to the shop floor with a highly customized product. Communication of design intent, documentation, and troubleshooting with shop floor personnel is common. Some testing and hands on prototype assembly may be involved, along with the following:

• Project management of new product development projects.
• Creation and ongoing maintenance of detailed piece part, assembly, and drawings.
• Development and maintenance of item master, bills of material, product descriptions and routings.
• Support sales on bid requests including cost estimates and liaison for design input.
• Selection of materials and purchased items falls under the leadership and responsibility of our design engineering department in cooperation with sales, marketing, sourcing and various operations groups.

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

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Engineering field experience required.
• 3-5 years direct experience with using solids-based CAD design tools including basic stress analysis
• 3-5 years direct experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably in a low volume/high mix environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in identifying and eliminating root causes of issues
• Organizational, detail, and follow-up skills.
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people without authority and get results through others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player.
• Experience with hydraulically driven equipment and electrical control systems is a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 20 percent to support other facilities and customers.
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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.
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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.

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