Manufacturing Engineer - Franklin KY

Position Purpose

Design and develop machine control systems and tooling to support new product development, product improvements, capacity expansions, and equipment rebuild projects. Focus areas will include but are not limited to:

• Controls programming
• CNC machining
• Work cell automation
• New process implementation
  
  

Essential Functions

• Drives the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, PPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing processes. This will include meeting quality, capability, cost and time targets.
• Develops and implements capital or expense projects. This will include:
• Researching new and established manufacturing technologies
• Planning the capital and time needed to implement the technology
• Writing CER (Capital Expenditure Request) proposals to be reviewed. Upon project approval, this engineer will be responsible for:
• Procuring the necessary equipment.
• Installing it in the manufacturing plant.
• Meeting cost and time targets.
• Participates in product and process design reviews. The position is responsible for helping to improve the quality of the product while lowering the cost to produce it.
• Evaluate new and current product process and provide input regarding manufacturability and cost.
• Support installation troubleshooting and PLC/Robotic/CNC programming on new or existing machines.
• Assure that all applicable quality and safety standards are met for new and existing processes.
• Travel as needed to other Brake & Wheel End facilities for process improvmenet/implementation as well as evaluation of potential suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical area is required (Mechanical or electrical engineering preferred).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years experience in manufacturing engineering, 8 preferred.
• Professional experience in manufacturing engineering in an automated CNC environment is desirable.
• Formal training in CNC machining is desirable.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• 3D modeling experience is required.
• Hands-on experience in tooling & fixturing methods is required.
• Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment required.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis
• Must be able to work hands on with operations to validate designs & concepts.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Office setting & shop floor setting
• Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: foundry, machining, metal surface treatment, welding.
  
  

Behavioral Traits

• Must be punctual, self-motivated, and ethical.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well within a team environment and collaborate with different functional groups
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving and deductive reasoning skills
• This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
  
  

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

, We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.