Manufacturing Engineer II — Lean, DFM & Tooling; Defense

Position Summary

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer II - Mechanical
Job Code: 208602
Department:
Engineering Process - Manufacturing
Job Location:
Irvine, CA

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.

Position Summary/Essential Functions:

The Manufacturing Engineer II position identifies, develops and implements continuous improvement in manufacturing processes in the department thru the use of lean techniques. Able to review technical drawings and suggest improvements to reduce cost, rework or scrap. This individual should be familiar with statistics and process control.

The Manufacturing Engineer II proactively:

• Utilizes continuous improvement of manufacturing and business processes through the application of lean techniques:
  Value Stream Mapping, 5S, work cells, pull systems, error-proofing and visual management.
• Analyzes and plans space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborates with design engineers concerning product design (DFM) and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Designs tooling and fixturing using Solid Works.
• Works with suppliers to determine product specifications, evaluate processes and capabilities and train on lean techniques.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Documents general manufacturing procedures and part-specific work instructions.
• Responsible for BOM coding (make or buy decisions and assign commodity codes).

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• May be assigned to assist other departments.
• May require interaction with Customers and Suppliers.
• May be required to travel up to 20%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BSc) in Manufacturing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,
• Must be able to obtain or have a current DoD Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' of related experience and/or training.
• Must have 1-3 years' experience applying lean techniques.
• Expected to be subject matter expert in one or more of the following discplines:

  • Hydraulics

  • Refrigeration Systems

  • Control Systems

  • Machining/Fabrication Processes

• Will be called upon to train others.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN: U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by:

• Sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner.
• Listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
• Keeping…