Manufacturing Engineer

Build Smarter Manufacturing Solutions with Hendrickson 

Hendrickson is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys turning complex production challenges into safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions. In this hands-on role, you will support axle and suspension fabrication, assembly, machining, and paint processes while partnering across engineering, production, maintenance, and product development. You will have the opportunity to improve manufacturing performance, design and optimize tooling and fixtures, support new product launches, and lead initiatives that strengthen safety, quality, cost, and productivity. 

The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment and takes ownership from concept through implementation. If you are ready to apply your technical expertise, influence continuous improvement, and help develop the next generation of manufacturing talent, we encourage you to apply.  Full Job Description below: 

Position Purpose:

Oversee and maintain axle and suspension fabrication, assembly and paint processes. Concept and/or design fixtures and tooling concurrent with product design. Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing and maintenance functions to solve chronic or complex problems.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic and safe manufacturing processes.
• Continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed manufacturing cost.
• Work with Product Development on design for manufacturability for current and future products.
• Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development Teams as required.
• Support IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification initiatives.
• Familiar with A.P.Q.P. process associated with launching new products.
• Support customers with resolutions to concerns and enhancements for existing applications.
• Identify process improvements for safety, cost, quality and productivity improvements.
• Guide cross-functional activity to aid in daily manufacturing issues.
• Mentor junior Engineers.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field required. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-8 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience on time studies, line balance and material flow.
• CNC Machining knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of CNC Machine Programming preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling selection and optimization required.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Suspension System knowledge preferred.
• Welding and robotics experience preferred.
• Background in developing product evaluations based on analysis data.
• Knowledge of programming and PLC logic.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on, systematic individual.
• Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Experience communicating and working with all levels within an organization in a professional and reliable manner.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly.
• Frequent movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.
• Occasionally need to move about inside office and plant designated area.

Environmental Conditions

• Frequent exposure to office designated area.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.
• Minimal need to travel to different locations.

Behavioral Traits

• Innovation and cooperation
• Attention to Detail
• Development and Continual Learning
• Facilitating Groups
• Safety focus
• Teamwork
• Self Start/Self-Management

*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.

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.