Engineering Tech (2nd shift)

Hendrickson • Kendallville, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hendrickson is a supplier of truck suspension systems and components as well as
an aftermarket supplier for various truck components to the heavy-duty vehicle
market. Hendrickson has a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Technician in
our facility just North of Fort Wayne, IN located in Kendallville, Indiana.

Position Purpose:

Provide an expert level of support for our daily production operations on
assigned shift. The primary focus will be to support the production area
achieving daily goals by providing technical insight on processes along with
maintaining perishable tooling. Flexibility to support other initiatives will be
required as needed. The persons in this position will lead our initiative to
Identify potential continuous improvement projects and then collect supporting
data to justify and implement these improvements. They may be required to
provide training to new technicians coming into the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• 3 years’ experience
• Proficient at problem resolution using a structured approach.
• Proficient using both verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong math skills required. Proficient in trigonometry and algebra.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, CAD.
• Proficient with Okuma, Fanuc, and REP controls.
• Proficient at blueprint reading and layout troubleshooting.
• Workstation layout skills required.
• Proficient in development of work instructions for operator use.
• Exposure to IATF required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree with 3 years’ experience preferred.
• Automotive background preferred.
• Preventative maintenance and TPM background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on current processes related to CNC, assembly, and rubber injection molding equipment on 2nd shift.
• Maintain perishable tooling, prepare back-up tooling – troubleshoot tooling issues
• Lead tool performance studies and cost reduction actions.
• Develops tooling and prototypes with minimal supervision.
• Assist with the identification for 5s needs and implementation of changes.
• Assist in the training of new operators
• Provide CAD support to Engineering and Manufacturing
• Cellular Layout designs
• Local traveling for tooling fixturing, prototypes, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees