Job Summary:Overall suspension system design and development. Responsible for validating designs, managing design analysis projects, and providing continuous improvement.
Essential Functions:- Manage all technical aspects of major product design and development and/or multiple smaller products, utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure.
- Design, validate, and provide test reports and sign-off documents to ensure production readiness. Design for manufacturing.
- Coordinate with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel and interface with other departments.
- Coordinate the technical design and test aspects on projects with suppliers and customers.
- Provide continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste and assure safety in the lab and office. Manage value added, value engineered projects.
- Work with the product portfolio team throughout the SPDD process to define project objectives.
- Interface with the end user for technical calls and develop actions plans as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular attendance.
Education and Training:- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Aeronautical, or related engineering field required.
Minimum Qualifications:- Four to six years' experience in vehicle structural design (preferably heavy or medium duty truck) with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage development projects and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience/skill in product innovation.
- Some controls experience a plus.
- Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics or vibration and controls background desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead a cross-functional launch effort.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Working understanding and knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Analysis tools.
- G.D. & T. and IATF 16949, ISO 9001 experience preferred.
- Occasional travel required.
Physical Demands:• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly, or move about consistently, must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Minimal need to move about inside office and plant designated area.
• Occasional movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.
Environmental Conditions:- Constantly exposed to office designated area.
- Minimal exposure to loud noises.
Behavioral Traits:- Innovative, Feedback, and Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Facilitating Groups
- Managing Programs or Projects
- Self-Management
- Safety Focus
- Teamwork
*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. 
