Elastomers Project Engineer

Hendrickson; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking an Elastomers Project Engineer to drive development, testing, and commercialization of elastomer-based products in Kendallville, Indiana. You will coordinate design, validation, and production launch activities, leveraging CAD, PLM, and GD&T across cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 4+ years of related experience, and up to 20% travel. Strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills are essential for successful projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• At least 4 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAD and PLM software.
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional measurement.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead elastomer product development projects from concept to launch.
• Design, validate, and optimize elastomer products and components.
• Collaborate with CAD, FEA, process engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop tooling and manufacturing solutions for prototypes.
• Support supplier coordination and cost analysis.

Skills

CAD

PLM software

GD&T principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

Job description

Position Purpose

The Elastomers Project Engineer supports the development, testing, and commercialization of elastomer-based products and materials while assisting with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements to help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to performance specifications.

Essential Functions

• Assist with all technical aspects of multiple elastomer product development projects while ensuring achievement of performance, quality, timing, cost, and manufacturability objectives.


• Support the design, development, validation, and commercialization of elastomer products and components, from concept through production launch, including material selection, product design, prototyping, testing, and performance evaluation.


• Support cross-functional activities with computer aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), test engineering, process engineering, program management, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.


• Assist with prototype molding activities and oversee product validation through laboratory, durability, and application-specific testing to verify compliance with customer and engineering requirements.


• Design, develop, source, and implement prototype tooling, assembly equipment, and related manufacturing solutions to support product development activities.


• Support quotation and sourcing activities by providing technical expertise, cost analysis, and supplier coordination for prototype and production components.


• Apply design for manufacturing (DFM) principles and advanced product quality planning (APQP) methodologies to ensure production readiness, process capability, and successful product launches.


• Provide technical support for prototype and production manufacturing by identifying and resolving design, material, process, and quality-related issues.


• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, validation plans, test exports, and project updates, while effectively communicating technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.


• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to create, manage, release, and maintain engineering documentation, product structures, bills of materials (BOMs), engineering changes, and project records throughout the product lifecycle.


• Maintain accurate product data and configuration control within the PLM system to ensure compliance with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.


• Develop, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using established PLM and change management processes.


• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to create and interpret engineering drawings that ensure product functionality, manufacturability, inspectability, and interchangeability.


• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and Inspection teams to establish dimensional requirements, gauging methods, inspection plans, and tolerance strategies using GD&T best practices.


• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for dimensional, fit, form, and function issues through application of GD&T principles and engineering analysis.


• Ensure engineering documentation, drawings, and models adhere to company standards, industry standards, and customer requirements for dimensioning, tolerancing, and configuration management.


• Support design reviews and product validation activities by verifying that CAD models, drawings, specifications, and released product data accurately reflect design intent and manufacturing requirements.


• Drive product and process improvements that enhance performance, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.


• Promote continuous improvement through process optimization, waste elimination, and knowledge sharing, while professionally representing the company.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a related role.


• Ability to travel on an as needed basis up to 20% of the time to support project, supplier, customer, and manufacturing activities.


• Demonstrated experience managing multiple engineering projects and coordinating activities across cross-functional teams.


• Experience in product design, development, validation, and launch, including application of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies.


• Proficiency with CAD and PLM software.


• Proficiency in reading and applying GD&T principles for print development, precision gauging, and inspection methodologies.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.


• Demonstrated product innovation and continuous improvement skills.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; retirement plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $100,000.00-120,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job-related criteri