Engineering Supervisor

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

Hendrickson is searching for an Engineering Supervisor to join their Current Products team in Woodridge, IL. This individual will supervise new product programs utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure and directly supervise the efforts of new product engineers and CAD designers.

* Designs, validates, provides test reports and sign-off documents, and ensures production readiness for new products. * Provides effective coordination with CAD, FEA, and laboratory activities relative to priorities and specific directions on new products. * Coordinates the technical design and test aspects of new product programs with suppliers and customers. * Provides continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement and elimination of waste. Helps to assure safety in the office and laboratory.

**Educational Requirements** * Bachelor of Science degree in technical discipline required. * BSME/BSAgE/BS AeroE preferred. **Key Skills/Abilities** * 7 years’ experience in vehicle structural design (preferable heavy or medium duty truck) with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design. * Demonstrated ability to manage major development projects and meet deadlines. * Demonstrated product innovation. * Electrical or brake experience a plus. * Project management experience required. * Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics desirable. * Vibration and controls background desirable. * Demonstrated ability to manage people.