Value-Stream Manufacturing Engineer | Process Optimizer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Parker seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer I to support design, implement, and review manufacturing processes and equipment within a single facility. You will assist in developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing new systems, and planning layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety.

The role emphasizes applying core engineering concepts, CAD/CAM skills, data analysis, and GD&T knowledge to support Parker products and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field with 0-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of basic to moderate scope and complexity.
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• 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 read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Flow - Assists in planning and design of manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products.
• Process Improvement - Assists in developing and implementing process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost.
• Engineering Design Support - Provides input to more senior engineers regarding design concepts and specification requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance – Helps ensure basic processes and procedures comply with regulations.
• Remediation - Investigates and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Data structures

Database programming

CAD/CAM

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Parker seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer I to support design, implement, and review manufacturing processes and equipment within a single facility. You will assist in developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing new systems, and planning layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety.

The role emphasizes applying core engineering concepts, CAD/CAM skills, data analysis, and GD&T knowledge to support Parker products and improve manufacturing efficiency.