Sr. Product Engineer

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a Sr. Product Engineer to address design responsibilities for assigned products. This role supports the Corporate Win Strategy by owning the design and lifecycle of assigned quick coupling products, from concept through production support. The role develops new products and variants and improves existing designs to enhance cost, quality, and performance. This role partners closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales, and customers to drive new product development, product improvements, and technical problem-solving.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker's Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

• Identifies opportunities for product improvements and cost out through evaluation of manufacturing practices and assembly methods. Utilizes CAD and FEA software to develop product improvements. Performs cost analyses to justify changes, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement the changes.
• Performs root cause analysis on defective products using engineering principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes. Determines root cause using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC). Modifies existing products to resolve quality problems, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement a solution.
• Modifies existing products and creates new products for new applications. Utilizes knowledge of systems and works directly with OEMs to determine product performance requirements. Leads team members of product development projects, and justifies monetary resources and personnel to attain project goals.
• Defines product performance standards and product acceptance standards using knowledge of systems and laboratory testing equipment and procedures. Determines disposition of non-conforming material using engineering judgment and knowledge.

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

• B.S. in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology and 5 to 10 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Good math skills, and familiarity with personal computer and CAD software required.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes preferred.
• Prefer lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEA and quality systems experience.

• Pay Range: $91,600 to $152,750 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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  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 Affi- mative 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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