Manufacturing Engineer I

Parker Hannifin; Slater (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and support manufacturing processes across operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and product engineering. The role focuses on implementing continuous-improvement initiatives, introducing new products and equipment, and advancing factory automation.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, project-management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD, ERP, or manufacturing data systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety/regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP

Manufacturing data systems

Job description

Join Parker’s Industrial Gas Filtration & Generation (IGFG) Division!

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.

Our Portfolio Includes

• 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical problem solving
• Automation and manufacturing technology expertise
• Project execution and accountability
• Data-driven decision-making
• Collaboration and influence
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.