Manufacturing Engineer Job at Parker Hannifin in Yankton

Manufacturing Engineer — Parker Hannifin

Position Summary: To develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing in support of the Corporate WIN Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems by identifying and implementing advanced manufacturing processes, conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators/production technicians.
• Refine and enhance processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques; recommend product changes or improvements to Product Engineers.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout; coordinate input across multiple teams or areas, make recommendations, and implement changes.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiments, SPC) that may lead to design, tolerance, or processing method changes.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Design and prepare concept drawings of new equipment or modifications; manage overall implementations of capital equipment projects.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for new products and processes; collaborate with tooling vendors to supply such designs.
• Identify and implement solutions for issues related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures; prepare reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
• Share specialized knowledge with others; represent the company on specific projects, and lead or participate on project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering or Technology field and 5-7 years of related experience required.
• Good math skills and familiarity with personal computer and CAD software required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Lotus Notes preferred. Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEAs, and quality systems experience is preferred.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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Job details: Not Applicable Seniority level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology • Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing.