Mechanical Engineer 2

Parker Hannifin - Rockmart, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Rockmart, GA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer 2 at Parker Hannifin Corporation is a pivotal role that provides expertise on complex mechanical engineering issues and serves as a professional resource for the engineering team. This position involves designing and developing a variety of mechanical components and systems for products, ensuring that the designs meet both functional and cost-effective criteria. The engineer will be responsible for providing mechanical design expertise to support the development of new mechanical items or improving existing ones, which includes performing value analysis during the product design phase to optimize product development costs. In addition to design responsibilities, the Mechanical Engineer 2 will provide technical support for new projects, evaluating the requirements and implications of these projects. Maintaining project files and appropriate records of work is essential, as is acting as a lead by providing knowledge and expertise to colleagues. The role also emphasizes the importance of reducing costs and improving mechanical design and development processes by utilizing best practices and professional knowledge. The engineer will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required, with the possibility of working nights and weekends, variable schedules, and additional hours as necessary. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design expertise to support the development of new mechanical items or improving existing ones.
• Perform value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs.
• Provide technical support for new projects and evaluate the requirements and implications.
• Maintain project files and appropriate records of work.
• Act as a lead, providing knowledge and expertise for colleagues.
• Reduce costs and improve mechanical design and development processes, using best practices and professional knowledge.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Ensure regular, consistent, and punctual attendance, with potential for variable schedules and additional hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise with complex mechanical engineering solutions.
• Proficient with 2D drawing standards and requirements including GD&T.
• Proficient with 3D modeling, CATIA and SolidWorks; ENOVIA experience is a plus.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge.
• Able to solve complex problems and make decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Familiarity with MS Office including Project; Project Server and SAP is helpful.