Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Supplier Development - Supply Chain)

Parker Hannifin - Ogden, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Ogden, UT

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Supplier Development - Supply Chain) plays a crucial role in the design and development of manufacturing equipment and processes. This position is centered around enhancing production efficiency and ensuring that quality standards are met. The engineer will be responsible for creating tools, jigs, and special equipment that facilitate the desired production rates. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing systems and the ability to implement innovative solutions that drive improvements in manufacturing processes. In this position, the engineer will work closely with the Plant Manager to provide recommendations on alternative processes and methods for manufacturing equipment. Utilizing the Parker Lean system, the engineer will focus on driving permanent improvements within the manufacturing environment. A significant part of the role involves investigating and analyzing the cost-effectiveness and reliability of various equipment and processes, ensuring that the best practices are adopted. The engineer will also study the performance of existing tools and equipment, identifying problems and recommending redesigns or modifications to enhance efficiency. Estimating project costs and establishing satisfactory delivery schedules are essential tasks that will be part of the engineer's responsibilities. The role requires the implementation of team-oriented projects with structured accountability, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals. Additionally, the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the introduction of new equipment, ensuring that manufacturing personnel are adequately trained on its use. This includes creating layouts and detailed drawings of the assigned equipment. Collaboration with other departments is vital to develop practical specifications for materials, processes, and equipment. Staying updated on new developments in equipment and processes is also a key aspect of this role, as it allows for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides the Plant Manager recommendations of alternate process and method approaches for manufacturing equipment.
• Utilizes the Parker Lean system to drive permanent improvement.
• Investigates and analyzes the cost and reliability of using various equipment and processes.
• Studies performance and problems in existing tools, equipment and methods and recommends improvements through redesign or modification.
• Estimates costs of assigned projects together with a satisfactory delivery schedule.
• Implements team-oriented projects with structured accountability.
• Assumes responsibility for the introduction of new equipment, under jurisdiction and form, making sure that manufacturing personnel are adequately trained.
• Makes layouts and detail drawings of equipment assigned.
• Cooperates with other departments to develop most practical specifications for materials, processes and equipment.
• Keeps abreast of all new development in equipment and/or processes that could be adapted to improve manufacturing processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as dictated by responsibility.

Requirements

• BSME/BSEE or MS in manufacturing systems
• 5 years minimum experience in implementing automation equipment
• Manufacturing experience
• Machine tool proficiency
• Strong Lean background
• Good communications skills