Department Mission Statement

To support the development of new Hendrickson trailer components. We will do this by simultaneously developing manufacturing processes and tools concurrently with product development. We will focus on creating processes that are capable, sustainable, and within takt time.

Position Purpose

The Assembly Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and developing tools, fixtures, and processes to support existing products and new product development initiatives. These will include but are not limited to:

Assembly tooling and fixtures
Assembly tightening equipment
Product packaging / kitting
Manufacturing specifications / procedures / MP sheets creation and revisions
Plant layouts / material flow / VSMs
Equipment manuals and qualifications

Essential Functions

This individual must champion the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, MPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing processes. This will include meeting quality, capability, cost and time targets.
This individual must be able to develop and implement capital or expense projects. This will include:
- Researching new and established manufacturing technologies
- Planning the capital and time needed to implement the technology
- Writing CER (Capital Expenditure Request) proposals to be reviewed. Upon project approval, this engineer will be responsible for:
  - Procuring the necessary equipment
  - Installing it in the manufacturing plant
  - Meeting cost and time targets.
- This individual must also participate in product and process design reviews. The position is responsible for helping to improve the quality of the product while lowering the cost to produce it.

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical area is required (ME or IE preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of engineering experience required.
Experience in automated assembly applications is desirable.
An in-depth understanding of key manufacturing principles (demand flow technology, Kanban, value stream mapping, etc.) experience is required.
Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and GD&T.
3D modeling experience is required. PTC Creo preferred.
Hands-on experience in tooling & fixturing methods is required.
Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment is required
Production experience is a preferred.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis
Must be able to lead the physical assembly of his/her own mechanical machine designs, making adjustments as needed.

Environmental Conditions

Office setting & Shop floor setting
Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.
All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.

Behavioral Traits

Must be punctual, self-motivated, and ethical.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well within a team environment and collaborate with different functional groups
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving and deductive reasoning skills

*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.

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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