Job Description
Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.
Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success that results from that growth.
Position Summary:
The Sr Manufacturing Engineer ensures maximum cost effectiveness and the reliability of manufacturing processes and workflow. They determine the methods and sequence of manufacturing operations for intricate and/or complex products and machine parts and assemblies; ensures products and processes meet customer quality requirements. They provide producibility input and manufacturing plans for product design or modification.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with suppliers to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the maintenance and repair of existing test equipment.
- Provide comprehensive justification for the utilization of equivalent equipment, ensuring it meets the organization's standards and requirements.
- Identify and source alternatives for obsolete equipment and facilitate necessary training sessions for effective utilization.
- Responsible for integrating scaling into software-based test equipment to ensure synchronization with other calibrated equipment.
- Proactively source and implement new test equipment to enhance capabilities for new programs.
- Evaluates complex manufacturing processes by conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators/production technicians.
- Develops complex manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment suppliers. Prepares written and graphical work instructions to communicate manufacturing requirements to production personnel.
- Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical or high-impact areas of production. May lead special projects for a variety of products and processes.
- Frequent formal and informal customer interface to present program status, including analysis of product failure, probable cause, and corrective plan.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layout and establishing and implementing "design for manufacture and assembly" plans. Assures process control and reliability for broad areas of manufacturing that may include supplier base as appropriate.
- Recommends and implements changes to manufacturing processes by analyzing production, labor standards, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. Performs program reviews of technical issues at supplier base or assist suppliers to initiate continuous improvement processes.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements (e.g. environmental, building code, safety, etc.) by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
- Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional (e.g. quality, design, or test engineering) or project team responsibilities.
- May provide leadership to others in department. Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six years or more of increasingly responsible related experience .
- Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) or Mechanical Engineering (ASME) certification desired.
- Demonstrable proficiency in LabView, with the capability to create part-specific profiles.
- Experience in test equipment design and understanding of equipment equivalency principles.
- Familiarity with the workings of a FAR 145 repair station.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD, with a preference for candidates with CATIA experience.
- Coding skills or the ability to interpret and debug code would be preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and production engineering theories, principles, practices, techniques and concepts and broad knowledge of other related engineering areas and general business operations.
- Thorough knowledge of aerospace or similar industry products and ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques.
- General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing plants.
- Ability to apply drafting and related machining systems to make recommendations for improved productivity.
- Ability to work on a variety of technical problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs; solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, technical policies and recommend changes to procedures; effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management; respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!
• We believe in the importance of work life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year as well as education benefits.
• Work hard, play hard! We enjoy celebrating our employees for all that they do. You can look forward to various social committee activities throughout the year including an End-of-Year BBQ, Halloween Contest, Holiday Party, etc.
• We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays - enjoy time off with family and friends during the company-wide holiday shut down at the end of the year.
• Stay healthy with wellness! Earn rewards for participating in health and emotional wellbeing challenges and receive an annual biometric screening.
• Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% RIA match (overall 8% company match)!
• Competitive annual bonus incentive plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $90,043 - $150,255.
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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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