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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Join Our Team: We are Elevating Conveyor Innovation with Rulmeca

At Douglas Manufacturing, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Rulmeca Group and motivated by all of the opportunities created as a result of these two strong family companies coming together. This strategic partnership brings together over 105 years of combined experience in the conveyor industry, and we’re excited to leverage both companies’ talents, resources, and global presence to enhance the value we offer our new and existing team members.

Why Join Us?

  • Industry Influencer: Douglas and Rulmeca are on a mission to produce the best conveyor components around and we are a committed leader in the industry.
  • Innovative Collaboration: As part of the Rulmeca family, we’re positioned to drive innovation and elevate conveyor solutions in America and worldwide.
  • Global Reach: Benefit from integration into a financially sound international group known around the world.
  • Expanded Product Portfolio: Our partnership with Rulmeca allows us to offer an even more extensive range of conveyor components.
  • Technical Excellence: We are boosting our production capacity and fostering a spirit of technical innovation.
  • Commitment to People: We remain committed to our team members, customers, and industry.

At Douglas Manufacturing, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that every individual deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our communities. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you share our passion for innovation, teamwork, and excellence, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Seriously, come on and join our team at Douglas Manufacturing, where we build America with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to our team, our customers, our community, and our stakeholders.

Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering & Manufacturing
Reports To: Chief Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: On-site (manufacturing environment)
Travel: Occasional (domestic; international may be required)

Position Summary

Join our engineering team and help build the products that keep bulk material moving. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ideas from concept to production—designing components and assemblies, supporting application and quoting, and partnering with manufacturing to turn solid engineering into reliable, high-quality product on the floor. This role offers hands-on involvement in new product development, continuous improvement, and D365 data accuracy (BOMs/routings/cost inputs) that directly impacts execution, margins, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering, Design, and Product Support

  • Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models (SolidWorks preferred), including detailed manufacturing prints and revisions.
  • Support new product development, R&D efforts, and engineering changes for existing products.
  • Provide product selection and application support to internal teams and customers; assist with troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • Work with Production leadership to ensure shop teams have current drawings, specifications, and documentation needed to build orders correctly.

Costing, Quoting, and ERP Data Integrity

  • Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routes within Microsoft AX & Dynamics 365 (AX/D365).
  • Conduct and evaluate time studies to establish and improve labor standards and routing accuracy.
  • Support estimating inputs for costs and selling price development (materials, labor, routing assumptions, etc.).
  • Use analytical tools (Excel and related systems) to evaluate product cost drivers and recommend improvements.

Manufacturing and Process Support

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to improve product build consistency and address quality concerns.
  • Program CNC equipment as required, including G-code programming, to support internal manufacturing needs.
  • Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives and support other technical assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred; will consider equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and strong working knowledge of standard engineering documentation.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort working in ERP systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers (written and verbal).
  • Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and routings in Microsoft AX & Dynamics 365 (or similar ERP).
  • Experience performing time studies and translating results into routings/standards.
  • CNC programming experience (including G-code) and familiarity with machining/manufacturing processes.
  • Conveyor components or industrial product experience (application engineering exposure is a plus).

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, temperature extremes (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, and moderate noise levels.

 

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CSR Inside Sales

Pell City, AL • On-site
Full-time
 

Job Description

Responsible for the promotion and sale of all Douglas products within the assigned territory. Responsible for taking customer information, entering quotes, processing orders and completing necessary documentation for shipments. Will assist in the development of Distributors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M), Engineering/Consultants and End-Users.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any questions concerning the mental and/or physical capacity to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be determined by appropriate medical personnel. All procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook are required to be followed to retain employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Must be able to professionally represent company products and develop customer relationships on a daily basis over the phone. Must be able to operate computers, enter quotes on a computer, convert orders and process all required paperwork to help ensure a smooth and trouble-free quote to order process for the customer.
  • Responsibilities relative to each assigned customer account include sales growth and quotation follow-up.
  • Establish good communications and working rapport with internal and external customers to insure a high level of customer service is delivered to all assigned accounts.
  • Understand Douglas products and the mechanical applications in which they are used.
  • Proficiently use computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and e-mail.
  • Apply verbal and written communication skills to customers in English.
  • Continually exhibit the qualities of trustworthiness, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude.
  • Manage and organize own work while remaining a team player.
  • Continually participate in additional training related to the Job.
  • Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
  • Regular, consistent attendance, available to deal with daily issues during normal business hours, odd or extra hours will be required as needed.

Work Environment

Generally, the work required for this position is conducted in an office environment. However, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts extreme heat and cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this Job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this Job include ability to hear customer.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma (or equivalent) and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Training, Certifications, Licenses

Valid State Drivers License. Background, DMV, credit checks and drug and alcohol screening may be conducted as a condition of employment and continued employment.
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Exciting Benefits Package at Douglas Rulmeca

At Douglas Rulmeca, we are proud to offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our team members. Our commitment to your success starts with competitive pay and extends to a comprehensive suite of benefits that reward your hard work and dedication

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive Insurance Options
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance and Accidental Death &
    • Dismemberment (AD&D)
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
    Celebrate with time off for key holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, plus a floating holiday for added flexibility.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    A smart way to grow your savings.
  • Year-End Bonus Potential
    Rewarding exceptional contributions with the opportunity for a year-end bonus.

Douglas Rulmeca is committed to supporting your journey, both professionally and personally. Whether it’s time to recharge, financial planning, or health benefits, we’re here to empower you every step of the way.

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