Product Engineer

Work closely with internal manufacturing, purchasing, and quality departments, as well as outside suppliers, to obtain the best overall solutions to design problems

Create and present material for Management review

Education and Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

5-8 years in a manufacturing business, experience in vehicle structural design (preferably heavy or medium duty truck) with exposure to vehicle dynamics, structural analysis, fatigue analysis, and finite element analysis preferred.

Strong fundamentals of design knowledge required.

Solid modeling experience using 3D modeling software required, PTC Creo preferred.

Strong drafting skills, including knowledge of dimensioning and tolerance practices per ANSI Y14.5

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines required. Exposure to Project Management skills and techniques a plus.

Self-motivated with good organization and planning skills.

Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes related to welding, stamping, forming, machining, casting, forging, fasteners, etc. preferred.

Computer literacy with Windows environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Must have good people skills and be able to develop good working relationships with suppliers, internal production personnel, sales group, staff, customers, etc.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time

Occasional travel as required

Environmental Conditions

Office setting

Exposure to R&D and manufacturing setting

Behavioral Traits

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to efficiently meet deadlines

Must be detail-oriented

Ability to handle multiple assignments and complete tasks within demanding time frames with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, ask questions for clarification, and take initiative

Must be able to work effectively in a team

Strong numeric, analytical, and mechanical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.