Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, youre not just working on hoses and tubing — youre 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, 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 North American Hose Products 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 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. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety.  May be responsible for developing and deploying capital projects.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct or indirect reports.

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. Applies frequent use and application of 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 related Engineering field with 2-5 years of experience
• Proficient/Working knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering for one solution line.
• Experience or knowledge of Thermoplastic processing techniques is a plus.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity.
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT)
• Ability to work effectively with CAD 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 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 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

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.