Manufacturing Engineer I

Parker Hannifin • Boaz, AL

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About The Position

Parker Hannifin Corporation is a global company founded in 1917. Under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry-level position that assists with designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. The role supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products, typically at a single facility. It also assists with developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. This position has no direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities.

The Manufacturing Engineer I assists with planning and designing manufacturing processes, identifying equipment and tooling, supporting process improvement projects, and providing input to more senior engineers on design concepts and specifications. The role helps ensure basic processes and procedures comply with regulations, learns to apply technical standards and engineering principles, and investigates quality issues and recommends corrective actions. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. The employer may modify work assignments and provide reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply core engineering concepts.
• Ability to use a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to solve basic-to-moderate problems.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions, such as pull systems, process mapping, and JIT.
• Knowledge of data structures and database programming.
• Ability to work effectively with CAD/CAM systems or other computer-aided manufacturing systems, standard business application software, and/or specialized data-analysis tools.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing manufacturing processes for the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products.
• Help determine the equipment and tooling needed to meet manufacturing goals and product and quality specifications.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvement projects focused on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost.
• Provide input to more senior engineers regarding design concepts and specification requirements to make effective use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Help ensure basic processes and procedures comply with regulations.
• Learn and apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Investigate product quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level