Manufacturing Engineer II — Lead Process Improvements

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

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.