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:
CNC machining
Forging
Automated cell layouts / material flow
Equipment rebuilds
Pay Range: $85,000 - $120,000
The base salary range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $120,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other business considerations.
Essential Functions:
• The candidate will drive the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, PPAP, 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:
o Researching new and established manufacturing technologies
o Planning the capital and time needed to implement the technology
o 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.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns.
• All other duties as assigned.
Education and Training:
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical area is required (Mechanical preferred).
Minimum Qualifications
• 5+ years of engineering experience required.
• Professional experience in manufacturing engineering in a metal forming and/or automated CNC environment is desirable.
• Formal training in forging and/or CNC machining is desirable.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• 3D modeling experience is required (Solidworks preferred).
• Hands-on experience in tooling & fixturing methods is required.
• Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment required.
• Production experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand basic equipment diagrams (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical)
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 work hands on with support groups (maintenance & toolroom) to validate designs & concepts.
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: forging, machining, metal surface treatment, welding, stamping.
• 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.
Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
