Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CapEx)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CapEx)

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Exotic Metals Forming Division (EMFD)

Location : USA KENT,WA EXOTIC 5800 S 226

Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Apr 1, 2026

Job ID : 64386

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with 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 opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, 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. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (CAPEX)

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CapEX Focus) is an advanced role that provides technical expertise for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment for complex manufacturing /assembly operations in one or more facilities. Supports the manufacturing and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Leads in developing and implementing more advanced manufacturing techniques, testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. Is also responsible for developing and deploying large capital projects in one or more facilities.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Flow– Analyzes and deploys advanced manufacturing process designs to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products for entire production facility and/or multiple facilities. Identifies equipment and tooling needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.

• Process Improvement– Identifies and leads process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. Leads teams in large scope process improvement initiatives.

• Engineering Design Support– Partners closely with engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Regulatory Compliance– Ensures highly complex processes and procedures comply with regulations for entire facility and/or multiple solution lines. Apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

• Remediation– Identifies issues and leads teams that investigate issues for corrective action to ensure product quality, and to resolve quality issues.

• Management of extensive capital project -leadership experience spanning capital equipment procurement (specification development, supplier evaluation, RFQ/RFP support, vendor selection, FAT/SAT), project management (charter, scope, schedule, risk, cost control), CapEx justification (NPV/ROI/payback aligned to strategy), and equipment/line installation, commissioning, and validation with minimal operational disruption.

Qualifications

• Education requirement:Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Year of experience:8-10 years of engineering experience.

• Extensive experience with CapEx (Capital Expenditure).

• Advanced knowledge and ability to apply complex concepts of engineering.

• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of sophisticated to highly difficult scope and complexity.

• Proven track record in scoping, justifying, and implementing capital equipment/projects across an entire facility and/or multiple sites.

• Demonstrated ability to improve existing procedures or develop new procedures to solve problems while ensuring solutions are safe, sustainable, capable, and cost-effective.

• Ability to absorb and apply new technical information and evaluate implication.

• Ability to effectively communicate difficult concepts and explain a range of complex technical information.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Overnight long-distance travel may be required, based on the individual needs of the position.

Drug-Free Workplace - In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $111,450 to $195,150 annually

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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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