Oversees and maintains new process and products for welding of suspension components for the facility.
Essential Functions:
Manage current production projects and support production & engineering with future product launches.
Evaluate new and current product process and provide input regarding manufacturability and cost.
Evaluate existing product designs/processes and make improvements regarding cost and quality.
Design, procurement, and implementation of fabrication, welding, and assembly systems, including all necessary documentation.
Perform manufacturing/product cost analysis and capacity evaluation.
Manage/maintain welding process control activities for robotic GMAW Systems.
Design and development of fabrication processes to support product demands.
Assurance that all applicable quality and safety standards are met for new and existing products.
Installation and launch of new production processes into various manufacturing facilities.
Perform failure analysis on prototype fabrications.
Management of weld tooling and consumables.
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns.
All other duties as assigned.
Education and Training
BS in Engineering required. Preferably in welding or metallurgical engineering. Mechanical Engineer with adequate welding system experience shall be considered.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing facility preferred.
Experience in welding procedure specification development preferred.
Experience with process development and A.P.Q.P. required.
Experience in justification and procurement of capital equipment is required.
Experience with NX, Uni-Graphics, or AutoCAD preferred.
Experience in tooling/fixturing design preferred.
G.D.& T and ISO/QS9000 experience preferred.
Knowledge of D.F.M. practices preferred.
Hands on experience with weld fabrication process to include robotic welding.
Results oriented individual with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Displays leadership and a desire to accept accountability.
Self-motivated person who sees things through to conclusion.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Possesses a high degree of integrity and a strong work ethic.
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis
Must be able to lead the physical assembly of his/her own mechanical/electrical machine designs, making adjustments as needed.
Environmental Conditions
Non-environmental controlled environment (hot in summer months/cool in winter months
Dust/debris (eye protection required)
Oil
Noise (use of hearing protection required)
This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion.
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.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 240000IY
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Truck Transportation
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