Manufacturing Engineer II - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 84,792 - 141,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and dental

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Irvine, CA to design, implement, and review manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment within a single facility. You will support Parker products, improve testing methods, and plan layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety.

The role emphasizes process improvement, capital project deployment, and collaboration with engineering leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field with 2-5 years of experience.
• Proficient work knowledge of engineering concepts for a solution line.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity.
• Effectively applies continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Proficient knowledge of data structures and database programming.
• Ability to read and understand moderate to complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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, applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Remediation – Investigates and suggests corrective action to ensure product quality and to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Engineering problem solving

Continuous improvement

GD&T knowledge

Data analysis tools

CAD/CAM systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Data analysis tools

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. This role supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products, identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and plans assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. The position may also be responsible for developing and deploying capital projects.

Essential Functions

• 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, applying 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field with 2‑5 years of experience.
• Proficient work knowledge of engineering concepts for a solution line.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity.
• Effectively applies continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Proficient 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 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 capable of multi‑tasking.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web‑browsers.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $84,915 to $141,320 annually.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance provided at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

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 on 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. U.S. citizenship or statutory permanent residency is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import and 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 the Employees & Job Applicants section or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

Drug Tests

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

Drug-Free Workplace

In line with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker maintains a drug‑free workplace. All employees will be subject to drug testing consistent with federal, state, and local laws.