Elastomers Engineer

Hendrickson•Kendallville, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Hendrickson is searching for an engineer to join their Elastomers Business Unit at their Kendallville, IN facility. This individual will be responsible for developing elastomeric and other suspension components.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in technical discipline required.
5+ years of experience in automotive, heavy truck or related fields of elastomer product engineering.
Demonstrated product innovation.
A Demonstrated depth of technical and professional knowledge of elastomer product engineering.
Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to drive issues to resolution.
Experience leading project execution with a strong sense of ownership to achieve goals with commitment to quality.
An adaptability to changing business conditions and priorities.

Nice To Haves

BSME / BSAgE / BSAeroE / BSCHE preferred.
Experience with castings, forgings, fabrications, stampings, and mold design preferred.
Project management experience (preferred).
Experience with dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis and fatigue analysis preferred.
Proficient experience / use of CAD (NX preferred) & PLM (Teamcenter preferred) software.
Proficiency in reading and applying Dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) principles for print development, precision gauging and inspection methodologies.

Responsibilities

Manages all technical aspects of multiple projects utilizing Hendrickson’s Simultaneous Product and Process Development (SPPD) process.
Provides engineering solutions with strong focus on performance, quality, program timing, cost and manufacturability.
Coordinates with CAD, FEA, test engineering, process engineering, program management and other departments in support of all projects.
Coordinates prototype molding activities and oversee validation of all development products.
Designs, develops and sources prototype assembly equipment as required.
Supports quoting efforts and assists in sourcing prototype components.
Provides support for prototype and production manufacturing, including addressing any quality-related concerns.
Effectively presents technical solutions to both internal and external customers.
Applies Design for Manufacturing principles and ensures production readiness in accordance with APQP standards.
Enhances existing product designs to improve performance, quality and cost targets.
Represents Hendrickson and the Elastomers Business Unit professionally at trade shows and during both internal and external customer interactions.
Drives continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement and elimination of waste.