Engineering Associate

Engineering Associate at Hendrickson Engineering Associate at Hendrickson in CANTON, Ohio Posted in about 11 hours ago.

Job Description:

Job Description Position Purpose:

The employee will need to work with Product and Project Engineers to create drawings and assign the proper details to these drawings. A majority of the employee's job will be to will work on CAD and Pro-E drawings in response to Project Requests or Engineering Change Requests.

Essential Functions:

Assist Project Engineer in creation of new trailer air suspension designs, by helping to create the layout drawings, motion studies, etc., necessary to insure the proper fit and function of new designs. Create prototype drawings of suspension components and assemblies, for use in construction of prototypes to be built and tested at Hendrickson's R & D facility. Perform the analysis necessary to help define the most efficient product designs, in terms of weight, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Work closely with Manufacturing and Purchasing departments, and with outside suppliers, to obtain the best overall solutions to design problems. Complete all associated top-level assembly, subassembly, and detail part drawings for new designs, and process New Product Releases and Engineering Change Notices through proper channels and systems. Develop PPAP requests and support the required approval testing. Coordinate foreign supplier financial requirements and approvals Project and Coordination and planning Coordinate and test products for approval with Product and Project Engineers Education and Training Associate's Degree in a technical field; Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field would be a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

0-2 years experience; design/manufacture of welded steel products preferred Strong CAD skills using AutoCAD release 2008 required. 2 to 3 years of Pro-E experience required. Pro-E experience with Wildfire 4 would be a plus.

Physical Demands:

Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions:

Office setting Exposure to R D lab and manufacturing setting.

Behavioral Traits:

Strong design skills. • This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Benefits 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.