Manufacturing Engineer II

Parker Hannifin; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off 120 hours + holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Kalamazoo, part of Parker Hannifin, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for Parker products. Under limited supervision, you will plan layouts, improve efficiency, and support capital projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, apply continuous improvement methods, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and ensure regulatory compliance while focusing on cost, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2–5 years experience.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design basic manufacturing processes to improve assembly of Parker products.
• Lead small teams in process improvement projects.
• Provide engineering design support to leadership regarding concepts and specs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for manufacturing processes.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Data analysis tools

Database programming

Job description

About Parker Aerospace

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

Parker Hannifin

About Parker Aerospace

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

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. May be responsible for developing and deploying 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 - Provides guidance to engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensures more complex processes and procedures comply with regulations. Applies frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Remediation - Investigates and suggests corrective action to ensure product quality, and to resolve quality issues.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Health And Wellbeing

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security And Growth

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance And Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays, including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement And Education

• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities

• Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits

• Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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