Manufacturing Engineer I

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer I to support process design, development, and optimization within a single facility. Under supervision, you will assist with creating efficient manufacturing layouts, validating new processes, and supporting cost reductions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role offers growth potential in a world-class motion and control technology company, with a focus on innovation, safety, and practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 0-2 years experience.
• Ability to apply core engineering concepts.
• Systematic, disciplined, and analytical problem-solving.
• Continuous improvement methods in quality and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing manufacturing processes to improve assembly and production.
• Support process improvement projects focusing on efficiency, yield, safety, and cost.
• Conduct trials to support senior engineers in developing new products or reducing costs.
• Ensure basic compliance with regulatory standards and learn technical principles.
• Investigate issues and recommend corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin - Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing - you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world's most demanding applications.

You'll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker's North American Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry level role that assists with designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products typically in a single facility. Assists in developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize safety, production, quality, and cost. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct or indirect reports.

Note:

This role does not qualify for company sponsored relocation or work visa assistance.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Manufacturing Process Flow - Assists in the planning and design of manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Helps determine equipment, and tooling needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.
• Process Improvement - Assists in developing and implementing process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost.
• Engineering Design Support - Conduct research and development trials to support senior engineers in developing new products or reducing product cost.
• Regulatory Compliance - Helps ensure basic processes and procedures comply with regulations. Learns to apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Remediation - Investigates and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field with 0-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of basic to moderate scope and complexity.
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• 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 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.

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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