Manufacturing Engineer II

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Union City (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Union City, PA seeks Manufacturing Engineering Manager II to lead a team of manufacturing engineers. You will oversee design implementation and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and equipment, develop work plans, and ensure compliance with safety and manufacturing standards.

The role includes supervising staff, guiding cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain), budgeting capital projects, and reporting to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field with 8+ years of experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge to support new product development and complex problems.
• Applies strong project management skills to daily tasks to enhance efficiencies.
• Supports the development of strategic plans to manage future team challenges.
• Ensures team/plant achieves consistent execution of manufacturing processes with safety compliance.
• Strong ability to analyze process flows for quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Ability to determine engineering schedules and track completion against target dates.
• Strong leadership and communication to align and execute a vision across teams.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with strong prioritization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling; manages project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain) to improve processes.
• Mentors and develops team members; provides feedback and training to staff.
• Optimizes utilization of manufacturing systems and guides upgrades and technology selection.
• Leads capital budgeting and manages capital projects and spending.
• Interacts with suppliers and internal customers to define specifications and deliver solutions.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Web browsers

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager II is responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers within a single or multiple manufacturing sites. Oversees design implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Develops work assignments and operating plans for staff while ensuring work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturing compliance standards. May oversee the development and approval of capital budgets and programs within a single facility. Typically reports to site level engineering or operations leadership.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction

This position has supervisory responsibilities for direct reports and provides guidance or mentoring responsibilities to indirect reports.

Essential Functions

• Manufacturing Process Flow - Oversees the planning and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling. Develops and manages a portfolio of project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects. Collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, in support of manufacturing processes improvement. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and company policies in the manufacturing process.
• Process Improvement - Develops and implements strategies to drive innovation and improve manufacturing processes and technologies. Identifies, recommends and leads improvement plans that impact site level operations. May lead cross functional teams in process improvement initiatives.
• People Management - Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles. Provides feedback on individual performance to staff. Ensures staff is trained appropriately to perform assigned work.
• Manufacturing Systems Planning - Optimizes the utilization of manufacturing systems and metrics. Is directly involved in system upgrades and technology selection.
• Budget & Expense Planning - Leads capital budgeting process and is responsible for managing capital projects and capital spending. Responsible for determining resource allocation and monitoring budgetary controls within the team.
• Internal and/or Supplier Interaction - Communicates with Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers and/or internal customers to define product specifications and parameters. Engages in cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturing solutions in partnership with Product Engineering, Program Design, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field with 8+ years of experience; Advanced degree preferred
• Advanced technical knowledge and ability to support new product development and/or complex problems faced by junior team members
• Applies strong project management skills to daily tasks to enhance efficiencies within team and/or plant activities
• Supports the development of strategic plans in coordination with Manager II's to manage and mitigate future challenges for the team and/or plant
• Effective in ensuring team/plant achieves consistent execution of manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with safety guidelines
• Strong ability to analyze process flows for enhancements to quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• Ability to determine engineering schedules and track completion against target dates
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and execute a desired vision to other employees
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Strong prioritization skills
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

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”)

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