Engineering Manager, Product & Applications Engineering

Hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Canton, OH seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to head Product and Applications Engineering for the Trailer Division. You will drive technical excellence, oversee a team of engineers and designers, and align engineering activity with business priorities and schedules.

You will collaborate with line leaders, manage design validations, PPAP submissions, and influence best practices across production, purchasing, and quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years engineering experience in automotive or heavy equipment industries.
• Experience in vehicle structural design and related analysis is preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product and Applications Engineering for all major product systems and components.
• Drive technical excellence, VA/VE, and continuous improvement across engineering.
• Manage a team of engineers and designers with direct reporting.
• Collaborate with Product Line Leaders to support business unit needs.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, and PPAP submissions meet targets and standards.
• Work with customers, R&D, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality to deliver solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or similar

Tools

3D CAD (PTC Creo)

Job description

Hendrickson in Canton, OH seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to head Product and Applications Engineering for the Trailer Division. You will drive technical excellence, oversee a team of engineers and designers, and align engineering activity with business priorities and schedules.

You will collaborate with line leaders, manage design validations, PPAP submissions, and influence best practices across production, purchasing, and quality.