Manufacturing Engineer II

Parker Hannifin; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, implement, and review manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment in a single facility. The role supports Parker products from design to assembly, focusing on efficiency, quality, cost, and safety.

Responsibilities include planning process flows, leading small teams on improvements, providing guidance on design concepts, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining process documentation, and driving capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2–5 years of experience.
• Apply engineering concepts with analytical problem solving.
• Use continuous improvement methods in manufacturing (e.g., pull systems, value stream mapping).
• Knowledge of data structures and database programming.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; GD&T knowledge.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design basic manufacturing processes to improve assembly and production.
• Lead small teams in process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on design concepts and equipment use to optimize manufacturing.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for complex processes.
• Maintain manufacturing process documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Under limited/minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced role that is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. Will be responsible for developing and deploying assigned capital projects, cost justifications, and managing capital projects.

Org Marketing Statement

Under limited/minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced role that is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. Will be responsible for developing and deploying assigned capital projects, cost justifications, and managing capital projects.

Position Summary

Under limited/minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced role that is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. Will be responsible for developing and deploying assigned capital projects, cost justifications, and managing capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Flow - Plans and designs basic manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Determines equipment and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.
• Process Improvement - Develops and implements process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.
• Engineering Design Support - Provide guidance to engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure more complex processes and procedures comply with regulations.
• Apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Remediation - Investigate and suggest corrective action to ensure product quality, and to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain manufacturing process documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field with 2-5 years of experience
• Proficient/Working knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering for one solution line Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity.
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT)
• Proficient/Working 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 moderate to complex 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ mative 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

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Drug-Free Workplace

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.