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Product Engineer

Product Engineer

Hendrickson IntlUSA, Missouri, Mount Vernon
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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

    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.

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    Product Engineer • USA, Missouri, Mount Vernon