Engineering Manager - ODB & NiteHawk

ODB and NightHawk are operating companies of Alamo Group. 

Since 1910, the Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) has been manufacturing the tools and equipment to help keep communities clean. From street sweeper brushes and brooms to debris and leaf collection equipment that are recognized as the highest performing and most efficient systems available.  Link to more info on ODB:  Alamo Group

NiteHawk Sweepers makes the highest quality street sweepers on the market. But we’re not just about engineering a great product. We have a passion for helping our customers all over the world succeed. We are committed to making your priorities our priorities, and to providing the best products, warranty, and service to help your business grow. Link for more info on NightHawk Sweepers:  Alamo Group

ODB is a Veteran Friendly organization and part of Alamo Group, a family of companies that combines a small-company culture with the stability and resources of a larger organization. We offer competitive compensation, career-growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one

• 401(k) with company match beginning on day one

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Professional development through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy

• And more!

Applicants must be able to safely work in a manufacturing environment, wear required PPE, and lift up to 35 pounds independently or more with assistance.

Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) and NiteHawk (Alamo Group companies), are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead product design and manufacturing engineering for our Richmond, VA operation.

In this role, you will oversee the development, documentation, testing, and production launch of new products and product enhancements. You will lead engineering and manufacturing-improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, performance, safety, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

• Manage new-product development from concept through prototype, testing, documentation, and production implementation.

• Ensure designs meet performance, structural integrity, manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives.

• Oversee CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, product specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Support the selection of materials, components, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technical Services, dealers, and customers to resolve product and manufacturing issues.

• Drive Lean and continuous-improvement efforts, including flow manufacturing, Kanban, manufacturing cells, labor productivity, material flow, and work-in-process reduction.

• Develop manufacturing strategies, capital plans, plant-layout improvements, and departmental budgets.

• Monitor engineering projects, manufacturing costs, labor standards, operating metrics, and project schedules.

• Provide leadership that promotes accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering required.

• At least 5 years of product design and development experience in a manufacturing environment.

• At least 2–3 years of supervisory, project-management, and budget-management experience.

• Experience with mobile equipment, hydraulic systems, steel fabrication, welding, machining, forming, and assembly.

• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD, engineering documentation, BOM creation, stress analysis, material selection, and structural design.

• Experience with Lean or World Class Manufacturing practices, including JIT, continuous flow, Kanban, and manufacturing cells.

• Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments; occasional travel may be required.