Engineer I

Hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Hendrickson in Canton, OH seeks an Engineering Designer/Engineer to design, develop, and support foundation brake systems for class-8 vehicles. You will travel to OEMs, fleets, and dealers to train, promote new products, and evaluate field tests and issues.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering and 1–5 years of automotive design experience; familiarity with wheel-end, brake, and axle systems, and Creo/Teamcenter CAD tools are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in automotive/class-8 vehicle design or application engineering.
• Knowledge of wheel-end and/or brake systems preferred.
• Experience with testing and evaluation methodologies for foundation brakes or hubs a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software and manufacturing processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel to OEMs, fleets and dealers to train, promote products, and evaluate field tests.
• Represent Hendrickson at industry meetings.
• Serve as technical contact for customers for unit products.
• Assist Engineering Supervisors on product applications for class-8 wheel end, brake, and axle systems.
• Create engineering documentation to support the SPPD process (FMEAs, tolerance stackups, DVP).
• Support warranty investigations with respect to wheel ends, brakes and axles.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description Position Purpose

Overall accountabilities include product design, development, and warranty investigation of foundation brake systems for class-8 vehicles.

Essential Functions

Travel to OEM, fleet and dealer customers to perform training, promote new products and evaluate field tests and field issues.

Represent Hendrickson at industry organization meetings.

Be direct technical contact for customers for business unit products.

Assist Engineering supervisor on specific product application initiatives regarding class-8 Wheel End, Brake, and Axle systems.

Assist in laboratory and field evaluation of wheel end, brake, and axle products.

Assist Engineering Supervisor in creation and continuous improvement of best practices for wheel end, brake, and axle systems.

Assist in creating necessary engineering documentation to support the SPPD process, including FMEAs, tolerance stack ups, DVP, etc., as needed.

Create report/documentation to support warranty investigations with respect to wheel ends, brakes and axles.

Support both internal and external customers through verbal and written means.

Travel to manufacturing plants and vendors to support current product issues and product changes.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical, Agricultural, Aeronautical Engineering, or similar discipline a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

1-5 years' of experience in automotive, class-8 vehicle, heavy equipment or agricultural industry product design/application engineering.

Preferred working knowledge of wheel-end, and/or brake systems, preferably in class 8 truck/trailer, will consider off highway, passenger car or aircraft braking industry experience.

Knowledge of organic and semi-met brake lining manufacturing processes a plus.

Knowledge of bearings and hubs a plus.

Experience in design and drafting using 3D CAD software, Creo (or equivalent), Team Center experience required.

Metallurgical background including experience with steel forgings and stampings including heat treating a plus.

Demonstrated experience with test and evaluation methodology for foundation brakes and/or hubs a plus.

Demonstrated experience with quality systems for industrial brake production and assembly a plus.

Knowledge of precision machining processes including turning, boring, milling a plus.

Physical Demands

Ability to move about inside office and plant designated area.

Occasional need to crawl under commercial vehicles and interact with mechanical components.

Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Occasional Travel.

Environmental Conditions

Frequently in an office setting.

Occasional exposure to laboratory and manufacturing setting.

Field investigations are typically performed outside the office and will be seasonal.

Behavioral Traits

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, ask questions for clarification, and take initiative.

Must be able to work effectively in a team.

Strong analytical and technical problem-solving ability.

Ability to complete multiple tasks effectively.

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to efficiently meet deadlines.

Hendricks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
• a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness