Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Summary

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing operations by developing, evaluating, and improving processes, tooling, and equipment to enhance product quality, process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Suppliers, and Production teams to implement advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Parker's Corporate WIN Strategy.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Design and qualify assembly and test equipment, tooling, and fixtures to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield.

• Conduct process analysis including workflow, equipment layout, and tooling to optimize productivity and reduce scrap, rework, and customer returns.

• Lead process FMEAs, root cause failure analysis, and measurement system analysis to drive quality improvements.

• Create and maintain process documentation, engineering change orders, and visual controls.

• Collaborate with suppliers for vendor selection, qualification, and process change implementation.

• Manage capital equipment projects from concept through implementation, including cost justification and vendor coordination.

• Mentor entry-level engineers and support High-Performance Teams to foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Support plant safety programs and promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents.

• Travel as required to support supplier or plant operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in high-volume, precision parts manufacturing.

• Proficiency with CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred), PLM systems (Vault preferred), and Microsoft Office.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills and ability to work independently.

• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, FMEA, DOE, SPC, and statistical analysis.

• Experience with process controls, gage R&R, and quality systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments.

• Basic knowledge of ladder logic for PLC Controls. (Preferred)

• Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. (Preferred)

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons 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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.