Dexter, the premier manufacturer and distributor of axles and trailer parts and accessories serving the trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Product Engineer-Hydraulics at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, Indiana.  

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 50 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.  For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

What You Will Do:

The Hydraulics Product Engineer provides engineering support for all aspects associated with the design, manufacturing, assembly, and validation to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and timing. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development of the product design and functionality
• Implements the product design within the schedule and budget parameters
• Lead the Engineering Change Management process at the plant facilities and with suppliers
• Interfaces and collaborates with plant operations to identify opportunities related to product designs and manufacturing processes that strive to improve customer satisfaction and overall productivity (including VA-VE cost reductions)
• Address both manufacturing, customer, and supplier issues by actively co-leading the problem solving methodologies 
• Analyzes the risks of a new design or process and communicates results to Engineering Management
• Provides support to plant operations and/or suppliers to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design, execution of process instructions, and/or provides expertise for mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical processes and technologies.
• Conducts basic problem solving with appropriate processes/tools
• Participates in defining, planning, and testing of products including Design & Process FMEA’s, production validation, and PPAP (internal & external)
• Performs other tasks or duties, as required

What You Possess:

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and hydraulic principles.
• Preferred experience or knowledge of hydraulic system principles. 
• Understanding of pumps, motors, valves, manifolds, actuators, sensors, reservoirs, cylinders, accumulators, fluid filters, line sizing and selection of fittings. 
• Perform flow and pressure calculations to size systems and components. 
• Ability to generate and read hydraulic circuits

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable discipline Required.
• 3+ years related experience; or an equivalent in combination of education and experience.
• Experience in 3D CAD such as Inventor and GD&T

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive salary
• This position is Bonus eligible for the company bonus program
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA,
• Tuition Assistance
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions (4% match on 1^st 4%)
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.