"The World Rides on Us"
Position Purpose:
Oversee, maintain and improve axle and suspension fabrication and assembly processes.
Essential Functions:
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic and safe
manufacturing processes. - Selection, justification and implementation of CNC machining equipment.
- 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.
- Define product and process improvements for potential cost savings.
- Work with plant engineering group, quality department and production to aid in daily manufacturing issues.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field required.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years manufacturing experience.
- CNC Machining knowledge required.
- Strong knowledge of CNC Machine Programming.
- 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.
- Training in computer aided drafting techniques.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of programming and PLC logic.
- 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 frequently.
- Occasionally need to move about inside office designated area.
- Minimally need to position self in low or tight spaces.
Environmental Conditions
- Frequently exposure to office designated area.
- Minimal atmospheric exposure.
- Frequent exposure to loud noises.
- Minimal exposure to items that might injury one's self.
Behavioral Traits
- Production Focus, Tactical, and Cooperation needed
- Attention to Detail
- Developing and Continual Learning
- Safety Focus
- Teamwork
- Self-Management.
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.