Product Engineer I

Parker Hannifin•Ravenna, OH

About The Position

The Product Engineer I helps achieve company cost and customer service objectives by ensuring timely and efficient completion of product design responsibilities. The primary focus is the design and manufacture of thermoplastic hose, tubing, and fittings. The role interfaces with customers, Parker Sales, Product Managers, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality, and performs assigned design work with minimal supervision. The engineer prepares design calculations, stress analyses, and product descriptions; prepares or checks design layouts and detail drawings; coordinates and analyzes laboratory testing; and designs products using CAD, customer information, and design concepts. The role also supports cross-functional teams, applies analysis methods and lean principles, reviews product literature and technical information, and works to maintain customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and productivity. Occasional travel to customers or other Parker Hannifin facilities may be required. This role is not eligible for company-provided relocation assistance or work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or another relevant engineering field.
0–2 years of experience with engineering activities.
Skilled in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, or similar relevant applications.
Able to interpret technical catalogs.
Computer literate in a Windows environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to plan, organize, and administer multiple development tasks concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermoplastics, thermosets, or fluoropolymer design or manufacturing.
Background in analysis methods such as Value Analysis, Design of Experiments, FEA, SPC, or FMEA.
Computer-aided design experience with 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

Prepare organized, detailed information on design calculations, stress analysis, and product descriptions for standard and special products.
Prepare and/or participate in preparing, checking, and releasing design layouts and detail drawings.
Coordinate laboratory testing related to products being designed.
Initiate, evaluate, and analyze test program results for assigned projects.
Design products using CAD, customer proposal drawings, customer design-intent information, and design concept drawings.
Support Engineering, Marketing, Estimating, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Technical Service, Customer Service, and Quality as required.
Apply analysis methods such as Value Analysis, Design of Experiments, FEA, SPC, and FMEA as required.
Review and approve literature and technical information for assigned products as required.
Apply lean principles to all processes.
Maintain high standards of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and people productivity.