Manufacturing Engineer

Parker Hannifin; Slater (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker IGFG is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and support manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. You will partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and product engineering to drive continuous-improvement, introduce new products and equipment, and advance factory automation.

Responsibilities include developing processes and layouts, leading lean initiatives, identifying automation opportunities, and supporting capital projects while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods (5 Why, fishbone, A3).
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD, ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and standard work.
• Lead continuous-improvement projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Identify and implement automation and robotics opportunities (robotic cells, automated assembly, material handling, vision systems).
• Support equipment selection, capital justification, installation, and process validation.
• Analyze production data to identify downtime causes and implement corrective actions.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles (value-stream, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standardized work, mistake-proofing).
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to establish process controls and PFMEAs.
• Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturability and coordinating pilot builds.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP

Manufacturing data systems

Job description

At Parker IGFG, we deliver industry-leading solutions in compressed air and gas treatment, gas generation, and pollution control across diverse applications. Many of our trusted brands and expertise have been established for over 50 years, reflecting our deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality.

• Compressed Air & Gas Filtration: Finite, Balston, Domnick Hunter
• Compressed Air & Gas Capital Equipment: Domnick Hunter, Airtek
• Analytical Gas Systems: Domnick Hunter, Balston
• Air Pollution Control: UAS, BHA

Driven by our mission to build a safer, more sustainable, and more productive world, we invite passionate professionals to join us and contribute to shaping the future of industrial gas solutions.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, improves, and supports manufacturing processes to achieve safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role partners closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and product engineering to implement continuous-improvement initiatives, introduce new products and equipment, and advance factory automation.

• Develop, document, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and standard work.
• Lead continuous-improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Identify and implement automation and robotics opportunities, including robotic cells, automated assembly, material handling, vision systems, and error-proofing solutions.
• Support equipment selection, capital-justification development, installation, commissioning, and process validation.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes of downtime, scrap, rework, and capacity constraints; implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, including value-stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standardized work, and mistake-proofing.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to establish process controls, PFMEAs, control plans, capability studies, and inspection requirements.
• Support new product introduction by evaluating manufacturability, defining production processes, and coordinating pilot builds and production launch readiness.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, project plans, reports, and presentations for manufacturing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production-system design.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods, such as 5 Why, fishbone analysis, or A3.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, project-management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience using CAD, ERP, or manufacturing data systems is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume, regulated, or complex manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with automation and robotics, including specifying, implementing, troubleshooting, or optimizing robotic workcells, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, machine vision, conveyors, automated assembly, or material-handling systems.
• Experience developing capital-equipment proposals and managing equipment installation and start-up.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems, industrial controls, or robotic programming is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean certification, or equivalent continuous-improvement experience.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, process capability analysis, and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to machinery, automation, and robotic systems.
• Technical problem solving
• Automation and manufacturing technology expertise
• Project execution and accountability
• Collaboration and influence
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence