Engineering Compliance Manager

WHO WE ARE

For more than 75 years, Douglas Dynamics has been North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. Our family of industry-leading brands — FISHER®, SnowEx®, WESTERN®, HENDERSON®, DEJANA®, and VENCO VENTURO® — is trusted for superior innovation, reliability, and performance.

Just as important as what we build is how we build it. We believe our people and culture are critical to our success. At Douglas Dynamics, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and empowered decision-making. We provide the tools, training, and support our employees need to thrive — because when our people succeed, so does our business.

When you join Douglas Dynamics, you become part of a tradition — and a future — where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.

HOW WE DO IT

Our Core Values — Grow, Improve, and Engage — define who we are and guide how we work every day. We bring these values to life through our Winning Behaviors, which shape how we serve our customers, support one another, and succeed together:

• Be Customer & Results Driven – Consider the customer in everything you do and focus on meaningful outcomes.
• Anticipate the Possibilities – See around corners and embrace ideas that move our business forward.
• Collaborate & Care – Work together and support our customers, communities, and each other.
• Communicate Responsibly – Build trust through thoughtful listening and clear communication.
• Develop Self & Others – Take ownership of your growth while helping others do the same.
• Get Better Every Day – Continuous improvement is at the heart of how we work — every day.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Engineering Compliance Manager to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Responsible for ensuring the company is conducting business in compliance with applicable product and facility regulations, certifications, and standards (internal and external). Provides expertise to the company in the areas covering product liability and intellectual property protection. Participates in the development and review of current and new products and services for existing and future customers.

In this role, you will leverage your skills, experience, and perspective to make a meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teammates across the organization, contribute ideas, and help deliver results that matter for our customers and our business.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Develop and document procedures relating to DD’s Intellectual Property management.
• Assure regulatory policies are accurate, current and in compliance with applicable federal, state and municipal regulations and standards. Review and update policies as laws change.
• Monitor, summarize, and recommend companies’ position relating to legislation that impacts the truck equipment industry.
• Interpret and disseminate information on regulatory matters to leadership and functional teams.
• Develop and update compliance issues in publications as needed.
• Develop and implement product related regulatory and compliance training for internal resources.
• Draft transactional documents dealing with non-disclosure and intellectual property matters.
• Manage outside counsel for intellectual property, patents, product liability, litigation, etc.
• Recommend resolutions to and participate in litigation related to product liability and intellectual property issues.