Engineering Leadership Development Associate

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corp in Cleveland is seeking an Engineering Leadership Development Associate to join its Engineering Leadership Development Program. This role blends engineering work with leadership development across rotations, designed to build supervision, teamwork and project management skills.

In the rotating tracks, you will tackle real-world challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and present findings to stakeholders as you progress through Product Development and Manufacturing tracks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering with focus in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Aerospace, Agricultural, Bi

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and recommend viable solutions to business issues
• Work on a division, group, and/or peer team to complete assigned projects
• Complete and present team projects to stakeholders
• Present technical data to teammates
• Complete multiple technology courses and training programs
• Design, testing, integration, and qualification of Parker products
• Assist in equipment design activities utilizing engineering background and lead individual capstone project
• Engage in advanced/complex problem solving using Six Sigma methods/tools.
• Perform analysis and develop methods for controlling production quality and costs.
• Design and improve manufacturing/production methods and/or control systems using new, existing, or modified machinery and equipment. Design tools and equipment as necessary.
• Introduce or recommend changes to design/build methods, safety measures, and equipment reliability
• Design and layout of machines and production lines.
• Optimize existing and/or new equipment solutions through application of lean, quality, simulation and advanced manufacturing (i.e., robotics, additive, controls, etc.)

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Engineering Leadership Development Associate (Engineering LDA) is a role that combines the development aspects of Parker’s Leader Development Program (LDP/Program) with the general duties of a Parker Engineer I.The Engineering LDA’s primary duties will involve taking on real‑world challenges by leveraging teamwork, engineering skills, problem‑solving abilities, initiative, leadership, project management, and effective communication, incorporating Program aspects to support decision‑making processes that will impact our long‑term future.

The Program involves rotations where the Leadership Development Associates (LDAs) will work in a variety of roles, in a competitive training and hands‑on leadership program designed to provide knowledge, and experience with using their discretion and independent judgment related to their skillsets to support the business. Leadership training and development experiences occur with the goal to develop skillsets in supervision, team leadership, and management. While in program, rotational assignments are structured to expose participants to coaching/mentoring from other professionals from the organization, different business divisions, facilities, and managers nation-wide.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Duration: 1-2 years
• Structure: 1-4 rotational assignments
• Rotations' length: 6-12 months each
• Relocation requirements: The assignments will likely require relocation. Geographic flexibility is required during the program
• Onsite Work

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION

____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Some contact with applicants.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In addition to various leadership development activities and tasks related to the Program, the LDA will perform direct responsibilities related to the rotational Engineering assignment, depending on the track.
Product Development Track

Product Development Track

The program will accelerate learning and appreciation of new product development through cross-functional and cross-group exposure and will ensure new college grads develop skills for career progression through Parker Hannifin

• Research, evaluate and recommend viable solutions to business issues
• Work on a division, group, and/or peer team to complete assigned projects
• Complete and present team projects to stakeholders
• Present technical data to teammates
• Complete multiple technology courses and training programs
• Design, testing, integration, and qualification of Parker products

Manufacturing / Automation Track

The program will accelerate learning and appreciation of manufacturing processes through cross-functional and cross-group exposure and will ensure new college grads develop skills for career progression through Parker Hannifin.

• Assist in equipment design activities utilizing engineering background and lead individual capstone project
• Engage in advanced/complex problem solving using Six Sigma methods/tools.
• Perform analysis and develop methods for controlling production quality and costs.
• Design and improve manufacturing/production methods and/or control systems using new, existing, or modified machinery and equipment. Design tools and equipment as necessary.
• Introduce or recommend changes to design/build methods, safety measures, and equipment reliability
• Design and layout of machines and production lines.

Optimize existing and/or new equipment solutions through application of lean, quality, simulation and advanced manufacturing (i.e., robotics, additive, controls, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering with focus in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: Aerospace, Agricultural, Bi