Manufacturing Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Hendrickson

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Canton, Ohio

In Person

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include participating in product design reviews to accelerate concept-to-job timeline and recommending process changes to lower costs and improve quality for On-Highway products. Major tasks involve managing the mechanical design of manufacturing fixtures and tools from start to finish and providing manufacturing engineering support to project teams.

Qualifications

Hendrickson is seeking a Manufacturing Co-Op student to participate in product design review and recommend methods to reduce costs and improve quality. The role requires a student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (Junior or Senior preferred) with effective communication, PC skills, and ideally 3D modeling experience. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is also required.

Job Description

Company Description

Hendrickson is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; and bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry.

The heart of Hendrickson is its people. We are always searching for talented students to join our team, and value the opportunity to develop students’ knowledge.  An internship or co-op with Hendrickson is a hands-on opportunity for students to bring the classroom to life.

Our commitment to you as a PATH Student Program Member is to deliver you a Real-world, Innovative, Diverse Experience which will set you up for success.  We aim to nurture the future leaders of the industry with the passion, creativity, and drive needed to continue down the path of advancing the world around us.

 Area of Accountability 

  • Participate in product design review for On-Highway products in an effort to reduce the time frame from concept to job one.
  • Recommend and implement methods, tools, process or layout changes to reduce overall costs, improve quality and expand manufacturing capabilities for On-Highway products.

 Major Responsibilities

  • Manage the mechanical design of manufacturing fixtures and tools from conception to implementation utilizing the Process Change Request system.
  • Aid On-Highway project teams with manufacturing engineering support.
  • Support the development of the ULTRAA-K manufacturing process.
  • Maintain and update manufacturing/tooling prints.
  • Remotely assist Hendrickson Trailer production plants.

 Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field. Junior or Senior preferred.
  • Must be able to work full time (40 hour weeks) for the Co-Op Term.
  • Effective oral, written, and PC skills mandatory.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
  • 3D modeling experience in CREO/ProE is preferred.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

*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.

Hendrickson

Magnus Hendrickson started manufacturing commercial trucks in 1913 to meet the demand for robust, durable vehicles. The company introduced the first tandem suspension in 1926. From the beginning, Hendrickson's only business has been to serve the needs of the commercial vehicle industry. This focus, bolstered by an unrelenting pursuit of technological leadership, is the key to our status as the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality truck, tractor, and trailer suspensions, liftable suspensions, steel leaf springs, bumpers, and stamped components for the heavy-duty transportation market. Since its acquisition by The Boler Company in 1978, Hendrickson has grown five-fold. Today, Hendrickson is a major supplier to every North American heavy-duty truck and trailer OEM, as well as many manufacturers in Europe, Australia, Mexico, Japan, and Latin America. Our products are helping these partners increase durability, lower operating costs, enhance driver comfort, and reduce weight. And after producing more than 2,000,000 walking beam truck suspensions and 2,000,000 air-ride trailer suspensions, our goal continues to be providing the most technologically advanced and differentiated products available—today and for the road ahead. We value the opportunity to engage and connect with the industry, our customers, and the public on LinkedIn. Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. does not represent, endorse nor are we responsible for the content or accuracy of views or opinions shared by associates or others to their personal social media networks.
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