Manufacturing Engineer

Hendrickson; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Indiana seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and maintain fabrication, machining and assembly processes for the facility. You will develop, implement, and sustain robust, ergonomic manufacturing methods, provide PLC programming support, and collaborate with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products.

You will participate on SPDP teams, support TS16949 certification initiatives, and lead process improvement projects to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of PLC logic and programming.
• Basic CAD techniques and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain fabrication, machining and assembly processes.
• PLC programming and controls support.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with Product Development on design for manufacturability.

Skills

PLC programming

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Programming logic

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

MS Office

Job description

Oversee and maintain processes for fabrication, machining and/or assembly of products and product components for the facility.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic, and safe manufacturing processes.
• PLC programming and controls support.
• Continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed manufacturing cost.
• Work directly with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products.
• Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development (SPPD) Teams as required.
• Support TS16949 certification initiatives.
• Manages engineering design process, installation, MPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing process while meeting quality, capability, and cost targets
• Automate existing processes and lead CAPEX projects
• Point of contact for APQP process associated with launching new products/manufacturing processes.
• 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.
• Assign work to other engineers and technicians for specific product line or manufacturing process.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Training in computer aided drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of programming logic.
• Knowledge of PLC logic.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Suspension System knowledge preferred.
• Fabrication experience preferred.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Background in developing product evaluations based on analysis data.Good Communication Skills.
• Hands-on, systematic individual.
• Mechanical aptitude, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

• Non-environmental controlled environment (hot in summer months/cool in winter months).
• Dust/debris (eye protection required).
• Oil.
• Noise (use of hearing protection required).

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; 401K plans; a pension 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.