Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components as well as an aftermarket supplier for various truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle market. Due to business growth, Hendrickson has a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer with machining and/or welding experience for our facility just North of Fort Wayne, IN located in Kendallville, Indiana.

Position Purpose:

Develop and implement engineering solutions to the shop floor processes. Develop operator detail instructions for processes. Support operations group with continuous improvement objectives on a regular basis. Active communication with hourly group assisting with needs and process improvements. Ability to utilize a structure problem solving approach when working to resolve issues. Support operations group with recently acquired welding activities.

Essential Functions:

Support manufacturing to protect the customer
Member of product launch teams for manufacturing engineering support
Decrease setup and changeover times.
Develop and maintain operator work instructions for all products
Define future technology requirements
Assist in defining long-range capital planning
Improve effectiveness of product and process change method
Optimization of labor by implementing concurrent work
Assist product launch teams with Engineering support
Improve manufacturing capabilities and capacities
Validate routers for specified work centers
Analyze existing procedures & processes for improvements
Support and improvement for general machining operations
Support and improve welding operations

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum Qualifications:

2-5 years’ experience required
Background in team approach to problem solving expected
Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a time bound schedule required
Knowledge of IATF 16949 preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing environments
AutoCad, Solid Edge, MSOffice, Mastercam, Mpact, or similar software/programming experience needed
Automotive background a plus
Capital equipment procurement background a plus
Assembly experience is an advantage
Working knowledge in APQP tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE) preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Manufacturing Engineer (P3)