Manufacturing Engineer; Value Stream Engineer

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the 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.

• 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.
• Assists in developing and implementing process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost.
• Provides input to more senior engineers regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures basic processes and procedures comply with regulations, learning to apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Investigates and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

• 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 applies 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 able to multi‑task.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

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.

Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance,  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and 13 company‑paid holidays. Participation in Annual Incentive Plan.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on 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 residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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.