Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Position Purpose: Oversee and maintain axle and suspension fabrication, assembly and paint processes. Concept and/or design fixtures and tooling concurrent with product design. Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing and maintenance functions to solve chronic or complex problems. Essential Functions: • Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic and safe manufacturing processes. • Continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed manufacturing cost. • Work with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products. • Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development Teams as required. • Support IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification initiatives. • Familiar with A.P.Q.P. process associated with launching new products. • Support customers with resolutions to concerns and enhancements for existing applications. • Identify process improvements for safety, cost, quality and productivity improvements. • Guide cross-functional activity to aid in daily manufacturing issues. • Mentor junior Engineers. • All other duties as assigned. Education and Training • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field required. Minimum Qualifications • 5-8 years manufacturing experience. • Experience on time studies, line balance and material flow. • CNC Machining knowledge preferred. • Knowledge of CNC Machine Programming preferred. • Knowledge of tooling selection and optimization required. • Mechanical aptitude and strong analytical/problem solving skills. • Suspension System knowledge preferred. • Welding and robotics experience preferred. • Background in developing product evaluations based on analysis data. • Knowledge of programming and PLC logic. • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Hands-on, systematic individual. • Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility. • Experience communicating and working with all levels within an organization in a professional and reliable manner. Physical Demands • Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly. • Frequent movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing. • Occasionally need to move about inside office and plant designated area. Environmental Conditions • Frequent exposure to office designated area. • Frequent exposure to loud noises. • Minimal need to travel to different locations. Behavioral Traits • Innovation and cooperation • Attention to Detail • Development and Continual Learning • Facilitating Groups • Safety focus • Teamwork • Self Start/Self-Management *This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.