Engineering Manager - Osceola - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

Come join the industry leader in composite body manufacturing! Altec is currently looking for an Engineering Manager at our manufacturing facility in Osceola, IA.

The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership, technical direction, and organizational development within the body engineering group. You will establish priorities, improve departmental efficiency and quality, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure customer satisfaction while supporting both internal and external partners.

• Develop, communicate, and execute strategic direction for the Engineering department.
• Lead, mentor, and coach engineers and supervisors in performance, capability growth, and professional development.
• Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and manpower management.
• Build leadership strength within the team to support future organizational growth.
• Own the design, development, and release of composite body structures and related components.
• Drive innovation in composite design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, composite technologies, materials advancements, and best practices.
• Ensure all engineering processes, procedures, and documentation are implemented and followed.
• Own customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
• Actively support internal/external suppliers, production processes, and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and leadership groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4-year Bachelor Degree Required. Engineering Discipline Preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience after earning the Degree, two (2) of which with Direct Reports
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering process ownership and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying.

• Extremely detail oriented
• Customer service oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• Maintain Company confidentiality
• Strong stress management and ability to meet deadlines
• Active participant in continuous improvement
• Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality
• Adheres to all established guidelines, standards, and review processes

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

If you're considering a career with Altec, there’s never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.