Director of Engineering
Alamo Group
Winn, MI · Posted October 31, 2026
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About the job
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong technical knowledge of product development, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver results.
Expertise in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), quality systems, and structured product development processes.
Strong business acumen, including financial management, budgeting, and resource planning.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build alignment across functions and organizational levels.
Ability to lead change, balance competing priorities, and deliver results in a complex environment.
Measures of Success
Successful execution of new product development initiatives.
Improved product reliability and reduced warranty issues.
Strong employee engagement and team development.
Achievement of product quality, cost, and timing targets.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Master’s degree in Engineering, an MBA, or a related advanced degree preferred.
10–15 years of engineering or product development experience.
At least five years of engineering leadership experience.
Experience in manufacturing and heavy equipment preferred.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in office and manufacturing settings, with regular time spent on the production floor and in engineering, testing, and service areas.
May be exposed to noise, moving machinery, dust, temperature variations, and other conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing facility. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.
Regularly uses a computer and communicates in person, by telephone, and through virtual meetings. Work may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
May occasionally bend, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Periodic travel to suppliers, customers, field sites, trade events, and other company locations is required, including occasional overnight stays.
Extended or flexible hours may be necessary to support business needs, product launches, testing, or urgent technical issues.