Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer I Job Highlights

Company Profile

Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of compressed air/gas treatment, on-site gas generation systems, and clean air solutions.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I who will develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing on new and existing products, in support of the Corporate WIN Strategy.

Responsible for the programming/troubleshooting of CNC equipment, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges, and determination of process parameters to achieve desired production goals and quality standards.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering or Technology field (college/university)

Work Experience

• Possess 5-7 years of related experience (required)
• Must be proficient in CNC programming and have a hands-on approach in the troubleshooting of CNC equipment (i.e., Fanuc, Okuma)
• Must have experience in the manufacturing of gears and castings
• Good Excellent math skills and familiarity with personal computer and experience with CAD software (Inventor/EdgeCAM, CIMCAD) required for creating process prints, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges (required)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.
• Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manages the overall implementation of capital equipment projects.
• Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinates input that may cross multiple teams or areas; makes recommendations, and implements changes.
• Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepares reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
• Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommends product changes/improvements to Product Engineers.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates on project teams.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
• Six Sigma Black or Green Belt (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes preferred. Prefer Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEAs, and quality systems experience.

Other Requirements

• This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require the incumbent to be either a US citizen or lawful permanent resident “green card” holder.

Employer’s Statement

Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company takes all employment decisions regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.