Lean Practitioner II: Continuous Improvement Lead

Parker Hannifin Corporation; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to analyze production processes and drive improvement across labor standards, capacity models, and efficiency metrics.

You will support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S, while reducing waste and increasing throughput. The role involves process documentation, standard work creation, and collaboration with production teams to optimize layouts and flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, or industrial engineering environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, process improvement, time studies, and production analysis.
• Basic understanding of automation concepts, manufacturing equipment, robotics, or control systems preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with CAD, ERP/MRP systems, simulation software, or statistical analysis tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, time studies, capacity models, and production efficiency metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other operational excellence tools.
• Recommend and implement improvements to reduce waste, improve throughput, enhance quality, and lower operating costs.
• Assist in designing or improving plant layouts, workstations, material flow, and line balancing.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot process constraints and improve daily operational performance.
• Develop standard work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports on productivity, utilization, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Support capital improvement projects by providing process data, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation support.
• Assist with automation implementation efforts on a limited basis, including identifying manual processes that may benefit from automation, supporting equipment selection and justification, coordinating with automation vendors, maintenance, and engineering teams, helping ensure processes are ready for automation integration, supporting testing, training, and post-implementation performance tracking, and ensuring all process improvements comply with safety, quality, and operational standards

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

time studies

production analysis

Microsoft Excel

data analysis tools

cross-functional work

analytical skills

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP systems

simulation software

statistical analysis tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to analyze production processes and drive improvement across labor standards, capacity models, and efficiency metrics.

You will support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S, while reducing waste and increasing throughput. The role involves process documentation, standard work creation, and collaboration with production teams to optimize layouts and flow.