Product Engineer at Hendrickson

Mount Vernon, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Validation, Design Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, FEA, Fatigue Analysis, Product Innovation, Vehicle Dynamics, Vibration, Controls, CAD, GD&T, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Project Management

Industry

Truck Transportation

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.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing all technical aspects of major product design and development, including design, validation, and providing test reports to ensure production readiness for suspension systems. Responsibilities also include coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers/customers, managing value-added projects, and driving continuous improvement.