Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace MRO, Rotating Products
Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Hydraulic Systems Division (HSD)
Location : USA KALAMAZOO MI - ABEX (NEW H
Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jan 23, 2026
Job ID : 62546
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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
About Parker Aerospace:
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary:
Under limited/minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced role that is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. May be responsible for developing and deploying capital projects.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and source production tooling and fixturing to improve manufacturability, safety, and efficiency, collaborating closely with operations and engineering teams.
Lead capital expenditure initiatives for the assigned area, including justification, vendor selection, implementation, and validation to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and capacity objectives.
Manufacturing Process Flow - Plans and designs basic manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Determines equipment and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.
Process Improvement - Develops and implements process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.
Engineering Design Support - Provides guidance to engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Regulatory Compliance - Ensures more complex processes and procedures comply with regulations. Applies frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
Remediation - Investigates and suggests corrective action to ensure product quality, and to resolve quality issues.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field with 2-5 years of experience
Proficient/Working knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering for one solution line
Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity
Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT)
Proficient/Working 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 moderate to complex 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 ability to multi-task
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
This position could be subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:
Health and Wellbeing:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.
Financial Security and Growth:
Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:
Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays, including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.
Career Advancement and Education:
Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
Parker Purpose Opportunities:
Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.
Additional Benefits:
Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon 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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
