Senior Project Engineer

Position Purpose:

Plan and lead assigned engineering projects associated with the growth and expansion of product line.  Coordinate product development, design, and implementation to meet the customer needs. 

Essential Functions:

• Design and validate innovative, quality and cost-effective products to meet the customer needs.
• Manage each project by planning, assigning, communicating and directing the activities involved in design and development.
• Coordinate engineering activities with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. Evaluate and resolve design application and manufacturing issues through regular contact with customers. 
• Initiate and drive cost reduction efforts applicable to product.
• Provide technical information concerning manufacturing, materials, properties and process advantages and limitations, which affect long-range plant and product engineering planning.
• Prepare and direct preparation of product layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
• Compile and analyze operational, test and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Maintain regular attendance.

 

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Aeronautical, or related engineering field required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight years engineering experience, ideally in related industry preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical approach to problem solving, mechanically perceptive and creative/innovative with hands-on orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Organized and possess strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Self-motivated.

 

 Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly.
• Minimal need to move about inside office and plant designated area.
• Occasional movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.

 

Environmental Conditions

• Constantly exposed to office designated area.
• Minimal exposure to loud noises.

 

Behavioral Traits

 

• Innovative, Feedback, and Cooperation
• Attention to Detail
• Facilitating Groups
• Managing Programs or Projects
• Self-Management
• Safety Focus
• Teamwork

*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.

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.