Manufacturing Engineer

Parker Hannifin - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

101-250 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for its Instrumentation Products Division located in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is pivotal in developing and evaluating new manufacturing processes while improving current process capabilities, efficiency, and overall productivity across all areas of manufacturing for both new and existing products. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the Corporate WIN Strategy, which aims to enhance operational excellence and innovation within the company. The responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer include programming and troubleshooting CNC equipment, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges, and determining process parameters to meet production goals and quality standards. The engineer will be tasked with developing innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems. This involves conducting thorough process analyses, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, and collaborating with suppliers while gathering insights from operators and production technicians. In addition to process development, the Manufacturing Engineer will refine and enhance existing processes by applying continuous improvement methodologies and Lean manufacturing principles. This includes analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to improve manufacturing efficiency. The engineer will also be responsible for assuring product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products, and establishing standards to validate manufacturing process requirements. Furthermore, the role involves evaluating capital equipment investments, preparing cost justifications, and managing the implementation of capital equipment projects. The Manufacturing Engineer will also develop tooling and fixtures for new products and processes, work with tooling vendors, and prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Sharing specialized knowledge with team members and representing Parker on specific projects are also key aspects of this role. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering or Technology field, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in automation and robotics. Proficiency in CNC programming and hands-on troubleshooting of CNC equipment is essential, as well as strong math skills and familiarity with CAD software for creating process prints and designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes.
• Refine and enhance processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods and establishing standards to confirm manufacturing process requirements.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications.
• Design and prepare concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and work with tooling vendors.
• Identify and implement solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Share specialized knowledge with others and represent Parker on specific projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or Technology field.
• 5-7 years of related experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in CNC programming and hands-on troubleshooting of CNC equipment (i.e., Fanuc, Okuma).
• Excellent math skills and familiarity with personal computers.
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor / EdgeCAM, CIMCAD) for creating process prints and designing tools, fixtures, and gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic measuring tools.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEAs, and quality systems is a plus.
• Ability to interact effectively with team members at a cross-functional level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automation and/or robotics.
• Knowledge of statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC).