Process Engineer I

Job Title: Process Engineer I

Company: Parker Hannifin

About the Role

Parker Chomerics is a world leader in developing and manufacturing high-quality products for engineering breakthroughs. We enable cleaner and more sustainable solutions, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics. Building on 100 years in business, we balance business evolution, community strengthening, and employee well-being. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment at the cutting edge of engineering solutions.

Position Summary

Responsible for maximizing cost effectiveness and reliability in manufacturing flow, processes, and equipment. Determines manufacturing operation sequences for new and existing products. Ensures equipment, fixtures, and processes meet safety, customer quality, and ergonomic requirements. Designs fixtures, establishes Statements of Work, and leads manufacturing equipment implementation. Specifies process and facilities requirements for production goals and quality standards.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

• May have supervisory responsibility for other technical personnel.
• Routinely interacts with all division functional department managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Refine and enhance processes using continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques. Recommend product changes/improvements to Product Engineers.
• Identify and implement solutions for issues related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems.
• Implement zero defect quality initiatives across product lines and individual processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Assure product and process quality by testing finished product and process capabilities and establishing standards.
• Determine root cause of failures using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC).
• Evaluate capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Design and prepare concept drawings of new equipment or modifications. Manage capital equipment project implementations.
• Share specialized knowledge. Represent Company on specific projects, lead and participate on project teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field.
• 0-2+ years of practical process knowledge of Elastomer manufacturing processes, molding processes, or extrusion manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to utilize automated measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment control plans.
• Capability and willingness to work “hands-on” on projects without supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Mini Tab experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEAs, and quality systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of APQP control plans and PPAP validation plans is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
• All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $70,890 to $117,300 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• 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.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.