Weld Engineer

Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.

Lead efforts to strengthen the welding programs in the Hebron, Ohio plant, overseeing tooling, equipment and fixturing needs for all product lines.

• Design, procurement and implementation of fabrication, welding and assembly systems, and associated tooling
• Manage the welding automation project with minimal supervision
• Development and maintenance of welding processes and related fabrication processes
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance routines for all welding equipment
• Develop, implement and improve automated welding programs for all the robotic applications
• Continual improvement of process and product quality
• Develop and manage method improvements and cost reductions
• Project performance measurement
• Support Maintenance department with equipment troubleshooting
• Develop and implement mistake-proofing devices
• Improve manual welding overall effectiveness. Lead efforts to improve the skills and knowledge of our welding personnel as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing or related field as a weld engineer
• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication and arc welding is required.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering in a metal working and fabricating environment.
• Hands-on experience in tooling, fixturing and methods is required.
• A working knowledge of CAD and CAM technology is a strong positive.
• Experience in automated welding and metallurgical analysis a plus.
• Experience in analytical trouble shooting techniques.
• An understanding of the performance effects of welded joint configurations is required.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and personal skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• 50% of time spent stooping, kneeling, walking, and standing

Environmental Conditions

Must be able to work in areas without climate controls

Behavioral Traits

• Must be able to work independently
• Communicate effectively with employees at various levels of the organization