Manufacturing Engineer

VetJobs; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Lithia Springs, GA to optimize manufacturing flow, processes, and equipment. The role focuses on cost effectiveness, reliability, and safety, with responsibilities spanning process development, capital equipment projects, and continuous improvement.

The candidate should have a Bachelors in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on capability.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic measuring tools.
• Hands-on capability to work on projects without supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures and tooling to improve production processes.
• Lead capital equipment projects and cost justifications.
• Optimize layouts and workflow for manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure safety, quality, and ergonomic manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with product engineers and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on capability

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Description

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for ensuring maximum cost effectiveness and reliability towards manufacturing flow, processes and equipment. Determines processes for sequences of manufacturing operations on new and existing products in accordance with manufacturing requirements. Ensure that current equipment, fixtures and processes meet customer quality and safety requirements and are ergonomically sound for manufacturing. Also responsible for designing fixtures, establishing programs, leading activities related to manufacturing equipment, processes and facilities to achieve desired production goals and quality standards.

Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians. Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production.

Recommends product changes / improvements to Product Engineers. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinates input that may cross multiple teams or areas; makes recommendations and implements changes. Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements.

Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods. Evaluates capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manages the overall implementations of capital equipment projects. Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs.

Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions. Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepares reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates on project teams.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job Category

Aerospace/Aviation/Defense

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

BSME or related field. 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering. Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Location

Lithia Springs, Georgia

Company

Parker Hannifin

Salary Range

Not Disclosed