Manufacturing Engineer I

Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications. You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, data centers, solar fields, food production plants, and next‑generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi‑trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing. Parflex is part of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose‑driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference. Position Summary Under direct supervision, Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry level role that assists with designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products typically in a single facility. Assists in developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct or indirect reports. NOTE: This role is not eligible for Company sponsored relocation or visa assistance. Responsibilities Manufacturing Process Flow - Assists in the planning and design of manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Helps determine equipment, and tooling needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications. 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 to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Regulatory Compliance – Helps ensure basic processes and procedures comply with regulations. Learns to apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Remediation - Investigates and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues. Performs additional responsibilities as assigned 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 use existing procedures to solve problems Ability to read and understand 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 ability to multi‑task Strong computer skills, including proficiency with 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”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Drug Tests 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parker Hannifin