Hendrickson · 2 days ago
Process Engineer
Kendallville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expHendrickson is searching for a Process Engineer to join their Elastomers Business Unit. This role is responsible for the design, construction, delivery, and launch of new tools and equipment related to elastomer products, as well as managing complex projects and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage complex projects related to manufacturing, tooling and process engineering with limited supervision and assure adherence to cost, timing, and budgetary targets
Evaluate existing processes and technologies and make improvements regarding cost and quality
Lead and or support continuous improvement project teams assigned to various elastomer manufacturing processes within the facility
Develop new processes to improve capability, output, safety, and reliability
Understand, participate, and actively contribute in the APQP process within the cross functional team
Participates in the new product development process to ensure manufacturability and lowest cost solutions
Responsible for signing off on the product design as it pertains to manufacturability and costs
Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
Lead the development of innovative tooling solutions taking design concepts from inception to launch
Interfaces with internal product design teams and or customer to specify design criterion for molded details as to how it interfaces with the mold
Creates tooling specifications and expenditure requests and sends to potential vendors to obtain quotes
Procures equipment and tooling, tracks vendors’ timing to plan and approves equipment and tooling at the vendors. Key contact person for interface between the plant and the tool vendors
Assists in equipment layout preparation
Responsibility to make sure that the equipment and tooling was installed properly and to specifications and establish the optimum processing conditions
Troubleshoots equipment and tooling problems through the launch ramp up phase and throughout the life of the program
Maintains molding equipment and tooling drawings and updates as required
Supports the maintenance department with technical advice on equipment failures and the preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Train supervisors, operators, and technicians as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering discipline with 3+ years of directly related experience
Thorough understanding of rubber molding manufacturing techniques and practices
Proficient in the design, analysis and fabrication of tooling and equipment used in manufacturing equipment for the molding and assembly of rubber products
Sound knowledge of tooling design for rubber assembly as related to assembly operation and injection molding
Experience in rubber and/or plastic processing and equipment - injection presses, cutting, and assembly operations
Experience communicating and explaining technical processes and process limitations and how product design is affected by such limitations
Experience in justification and procurement of capital equipment
Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles, Process Statistics, and Basic quality systems
Strong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills
Self-starter and motivated. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
A strong team orientation, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in interpersonal relations with hourly production workers, engineers, maintenance, and management
The ability to effectively present information to top management
CAD experience, preferably with Unigraphics and Solid Edge
PC literacy to include MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Access software tools
Preferred
REP press knowledge preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, travel, and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
Comprehensive wellness program
Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness
Company
Hendrickson
Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.
1001-5000 employees
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