Manufacturing Engineer (Distribution) at Hendrickson in Kendallville, Indiana

Job Description:

Position Purpose:



Develop and implement engineering solutions to the shop floor processes. Develop operator detail instructions for processes. Assist operations group with continuous improvement objectives on a regular basis. Active communication with hourly group assisting with needs and process improvements. Ability to utilize a structure problem solving approach when working to resolve issues.



Essential Functions:



• Support manufacturing to protect the customer - General


• Decrease setup and changeover times. - General


• Develop and maintain operator work instructions for all products. - General


• Define future technology requirements - General


• Assist in defining long-range capital planning - General


• Selection, justification and implementation of equipment


• Improve effectiveness of product and process change method


• Optimization of labor by implementing concurrent work - General


• Assist product launch teams with Industrial Engineering support - General


• Validate routers for specified work centers - Kit


• Analyze existing procedures & processes for improvements - General


• Develop and maintain operator work instructions for Kitting/Distribution operations and assigned Assembly Cells. - Kit


• Support Kitting and Packaging lines, - Kit


• Plant Layout - General


• Selection, justification and implementation of packaging equipment - Kit


• Refinement of kitting process through material and methods optimization - Kit



Education and Training



• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred


• 5+ years' experience required


• Background in team approach to problem solving expected


• Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a time bound schedule required


• Knowledge of TS16949 and IATF 16949 preferred


• Experience with lean manufacturing environments


• AutoCad, Solid Edge, MSOffice, Mastercam, Mpact, or similar software/programming experience needed


• Automotive background a plus


• Capital equipment procurement background a plus


• Preventative Maintenance and TPM a plus


• Assembly experience is an advantage


• 5 years kitting, assembly or distribution experience required


• Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a time bound schedule required.


• Working knowledge of labor and machining standards preferred


• Development of manual kitting poke-yokes is an advantage



Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred


• 5+ years' experience required

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


Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 240000Y0

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