What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer position at Hendrick Manufacturing?
Mechanical Engineer – Join a Legacy of Innovation
At Hendrick Manufacturing, we believe great manufacturing starts with great people. This year we are celebrating 150 years in business. Truly impressive for manufacturing. Hendrick Manufacturing offers the stability of a legacy organization with the innovation of a forward-thinking manufacturer. We’ve built our reputation on quality, integrity, safety, and teamwork.
We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys collaborating across departments, solving complex challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This position encompasses responsibility for manufacturing support on the shop floor, production methods and standards, product design, research and development, preparing cad files, and special cost estimates.
We value:
- Initiative
- Safety
- Innovation
- Team collaboration
- Accountability
If you want to grow your career with a stable, respected, and forward-thinking manufacturer — we’d love to meet you.
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Improve and optimize production and tooling methods
- Develop processes for new products and manufacturing techniques
- Design custom fixturing, tooling, and equipment
- Support Sales with technical quotations
- Oversee manufacturing processes and troubleshoot on the shop floor
- Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements
✅ What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
- 1–2 years of manufacturing/engineering experience
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
⭐ Bonus Points For
- CNC & G-code programming
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (Black Belt a plus)
- Knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, stamping, SPC
- OSHA familiarity