Product Engineer

BroadBean; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Account

401K

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

EAP

Job summary

Hendrickson in Missouri is seeking a qualified mechanical engineer to lead design and development of vehicle structures, focusing on validation, testing, and production readiness. You will coordinate CAD/FEA teams and interface with suppliers and customers, driving continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Required are 4–6 years in vehicle structural design, strong communication, and experience with GD&T and quality standards. Occasional travel and a cross-functional launch focus are expected.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in vehicle structural design with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage development projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience/skill in product innovation.
• Some controls experience a plus.
• Exposure to vehicle dynamics or vibration and controls background desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead a cross-functional launch effort.
• Self-starter able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of CAD/Analysis tools.
• GD&T and IATF 16949, ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of major product design and development and/or multiple smaller products, utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure.
• Design, validate, and provide test reports and sign-off documents to ensure production readiness. Design for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel and interface with other departments.
• Coordinate the technical design and test aspects on projects with suppliers and customers.
• Provide continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste and assure safety in the lab and office.
• Work with the product portfolio team throughout the SPDD process to define project objectives.
• Interface with the end user for technical calls and develop actions plans as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Vehicle structural design

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Self-management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Finite Element Analysis

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Overall suspension system design and development. Responsible for validating designs, managing design analysis projects, and providing continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Manage all technical aspects of major product design and development and/or multiple smaller products, utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure.
• Design, validate, and provide test reports and sign-off documents to ensure production readiness. Design for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel and interface with other departments.
• Coordinate the technical design and test aspects on projects with suppliers and customers.
• Provide continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste and assure safety in the lab and office. Manage value added, value engineered projects.
• Work with the product portfolio team throughout the SPDD process to define project objectives.
• Interface with the end user for technical calls and develop actions plans as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Aeronautical, or related engineering field required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four to six years' experience in vehicle structural design (preferably heavy or medium duty truck) with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage development projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience/skill in product innovation.
• Some controls experience a plus.
• Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics or vibration and controls background desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead a cross-functional launch effort.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working understanding and knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Analysis tools.
• G.D. & T. and IATF 16949, ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly, or move about consistently, must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Minimal need to move about inside office and plant designated area.
• Occasional movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.

Environmental Conditions

• Constantly exposed to office designated area.
• Minimal exposure to loud noises.

Behavioral Traits

• Innovative, Feedback, and Cooperation
• Attention to Detail
• Facilitating Groups
• Managing Programs or Projects
• Self-Management
• Safety Focus
• Teamwork
• This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

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.
• comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.