• Job Description

  Req#: 2713
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Position/Title: New Products Engineering Technician III
  Grade: 90
  Status: Full-Time
  FLSA: Non-Exempt
  Hourly/Salary: Salaried
  Reports To: New Products Engineering Manager
  Position Purpose:
  Support the New Products Engineering Department in all areas as required, cutting, forming, welding, machining, and assembly. Identifying and implementing improvements in the manufacturing process and training associates in the correct methods and developing their systems skills.
  Essential Functions:
  • Developing knowledge of the new product manufacturing processes and transferring that knowledge to the production personnel.
  • Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences or forming consistency can be improved to increase throughput or product quality.
  • Develop process documentation and systems to increase throughput or product quality.
  • Perform low volume trial production runs.
  • Perform inspection operations and collect all necessary data to determine process capability and part quality.
  • Identify, define, and implement improvements to processes through the application of problem-solving tools, both individually and working in teams.
  • Fabricate jigs and fixtures as required.
  • Work with Engineering on new fabricated products. Assist in providing prototype suspension system components to evaluate and validate designs.
  • Provide a clean and safe work environment by performing general housekeeping and eliminating hazards.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  Education and Training
  · Associate's degree and 3 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering environment or minimum of 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
  Minimum Qualifications
  · Hands-on experience programming machining centers, and welding robots.
  · Ability to read blueprints.
  · Ability to read and utilize basic measuring tools.
  · Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics a plus.
  · Knowledge in CNC and CMM programming.
  · Knowledge of fixture and tooling selection optimization.
  · Computer experience (Windows, File Management, MS Office, MS Project).
  · Identify, procure, and stock raw materials and operating supplies.
  · Proficient hands-on mechanical orientation.
  · Self-motivated, results oriented.
  · Team approach to problem solving.
  · Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a time bound schedule.
  · Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.
  Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 240000Z1
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Hendrickson designs and manufactures air suspension systems and components for heavy duty trucks and trailers.

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