Department Mission Statement:

To support the manufacturing of existing Hendrickson suspension components and the development of new Hendrickson suspension components while keeping Hendrickson a profitable company. We will do this by safely keeping our processes capable from a Quality standpoint, reducing, and eliminating costly scrap and rework and by simultaneously developing the manufacturing processes and tools needed to go with product development. We will focus on creating processes that are capable, sustainable, and within takt time. These processes must support the capacity needed by the customer within reasonable financial payback to our company.

 

Position Purpose:

The Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Technician is responsible for supporting production, quality, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance by helping to technically troubleshoot and maintain process flow. The technician will be required to solve problems by troubleshooting and determining the root cause and helping to implement permanent corrective actions.   The technician will also be required to help implement new processes and related equipment and tooling. The technical aspects will include but are not limited to:

• Assembly fixtures
• Assembly torque tooling (Atlas Copco Equipment)
• 480VAC and 24VDC control systems
• Trouble shooting processes using PLC logic
• Assembly equipment and conveyors
• Suspension alignment equipment
• Paint spray equipment
• Paint process equipment (paint booth, ovens, washer, conveyors)
• Wheel End equipment (hubs, lube, calipers)
• Cam Tube assembly equipment
• Traceability & Error proofing methods and software (NGTT & barcode equipment)

 

Essential Functions:

• Maintain process capability and first pass yield and reduce scrap by helping to determine root cause and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Assist production and maintenance with technical issues causing downtime, reduction in first pass yield, or unsafe conditions.
• Continual improvement of process and product quality. Improve methods (PCR process).  Annual cost reduction projects.
• Help implement new and existing processes to support new products.
• Help implement new equipment, tooling, and fixtures while maintaining a safe and ergonomic workspace.
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner, following company standards, with minimal supervision.
• Utilize online resources, manuals, prints and machine paperwork to troubleshoot equipment efficiently and effectively (mechanically and electrically).
• Implement procedure and documentation updates (LOTO, PM, Engineering Alerts, Machine Prints).
• Training operators on new/updated processes.
• Assist/Direct maintenance with repairs and projects.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of plant layouts.

 

Education and Training

 

• Associates Degree in an Engineering related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-years’ experience in related field.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

 

• 3^rd shift position
• Three years’ experience in manufacturing facility.
• Experience in manual and automated assembly applications is desirable.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and be able to interpret sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data to identify tooling, gauging, and fixturing details.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand machine electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience including software and communication experience is required.
• Process troubleshooting including pneumatics, and 480VAC and 24VDC control systems
• 2D drawing and 3D modeling experience is preferred. (AutoCad, PTC Creo)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong communication and project organization abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, and formal training in pneumatics, and electrical troubleshooting required.
• Hands-on experience in tooling & fixturing methods is preferred.
• Paint process and equipment experience preferred.
• Production experience is preferred.
• Product traceability experience is preferred.
• Minor project management skills are preferred.
• Towmotor driving experience is preferred.
• Man-lift operation experience is preferred.

 

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, reaching and balancing
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing ladders
• Minimal sitting and crawling
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Carry up to 50 lbs. approximately 5 feet
• Push/Pull 20-40 lbs. of force 40 feet
• Walking and working on the paint line cat-walk.
• Working from a ladder or man-lift.
• Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis
• Must be willing to travel for training as required.
• Must be able to lead the physical assembly of his/her own tooling and fixture designs and be able to adjust as needed.

Environmental Conditions

• Office setting and a non-temperature controlled shop floor setting
• Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: paint, solvent, washer chemicals, ovens, enclosed spaces, welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.
• All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.

 

Behavioral Traits

• Must be punctual, self-motivated, and ethical.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well within a team environment and collaborate with different functional groups
• Strong organizational skills

 

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.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.