Project Engineer

Hendrickson; Town of Ridgeway (NY); On-site; USD 95,500 - 119,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Town of Ridgeway seeks a skilled manufacturing engineer to oversee and maintain processes for fabrication and assembly of products. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of manufacturing experience, with knowledge of hydraulic systems and PLC logic.

You will work on continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with Product Development on design for manufacturability. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• 7+ years manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of programming and PLC logic.
• Hands-on, systematic individual.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain manufacturing processes.
• Participate in product process development.
• Work directly with Product Development.
• Support customers with resolutions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Suspension System knowledge

Fabrication experience

Welding experience

Communication Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Training in computer-aided drafting techniques

Tools

Microsoft 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Benefits

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

Compensation

160 $95,500 $107,430 $119,370