Join the Henderson Team! Henderson Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member of Henderson Products, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team in 2024 during a school term and we offer a great working environment and the possibility for fulltime employment after graduation!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As an Engineering Co-op, you will support the Manufacturing shop floor as well as the Upfit Centers’ processes. You may have a significant level of interaction and activity working with internal customers across different work areas. Some of the responsibilities you may have or assist with:

• Assist in conducting time observations for baseline analysis and benchmarking, and to assist in identifying waste in our manufacturing processes
• Assists department manager in the planning activities for production layout and process flow
• Reports findings regarding production flow deficiencies with layout, machines, material handling, labor, etc
• Assists in the Bill of Material process flow and in maintenance of routings through Engineering Change Request (ECR) process
• Participating in Kaizen events to realize rapid improvement in manufacturing processes
• Helping with fixture development to improve assembly process – focusing on cycle time reduction and cost savings.
• Learning and developing standard work documentation on standard products
• Project work, i.e., fixturing, work standards documentation

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling school term for a company that is a leader in its industry
• Competitive wages and work schedule with ability to provide flexibility with hours
• 401K eligibility with generous match

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Problem analysis and resolution ability
• Technological skills required with knowledge of the company’s operating software, as well as Microsoft products, including Excel and Word
• Organizational, detail, and follow-up skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player
• College student with expectation for continuous learning, both on the job and externally