Manufacturing Engineer 2

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

About the role

Under limited/minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer 2 is an experienced role responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. Will also be responsible for developing and deploying capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and support manufacturing tooling, fixtures, gauges, and workholding solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process repeatability.
• Plan and design basic manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Determine equipment and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.
• Develop and implement process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance to engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure complex processes and procedures comply with regulations. Apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Investigate and suggest corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues.
• Lead capital equipment and process improvement projects end-to-end—managing scope, schedule/milestones, budget/CapEx tracking, and cross-functional coordination through installation, start-up, and closure while escalating risks/issues as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field.
• 2-5 years of experience.
• Proficient/Working knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering for one solution line.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience scoping, planning, and implementing capital or significant process change projects, including coordination of cross-functional teams from concept through start-up and handover.
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Proficient/Working knowledge of data structures and database programming.
• Ability to work effectively with CAD/CAM systems or other computer-aided manufacturing systems, in addition to standard business application software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems.
• Ability to read and understand moderate to complex 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 ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers.

Pay

Pay Range: $84,915 to $141,320 annually. Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.