Engineering Supervisor - NPI Manufacturing
Group: Eng Materials Group N. America
Division: Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH)
Location : USA Erie PA LORD
Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Feb 16, 2026
Job ID : 63145
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The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for executing activities related to Aerospace and Defense NPI (New Product Introduction) manufacturing, cost assurance, and NPI operations, as well as A&D NPI department administration. This role will report to the NVH A&D Business Unit Manager.
The Engineering Supervisor shall ensure all department activities are effectively coordinated with other functional departments (Design, Production, Sales, Quality, Purchasing etc.). The Engineering Supervisor leads project execution and provides direct leadership, coaching, and support to the Manufacturing/Process Engineers.
This role leads the Cost Assurance and NPI Production Value Stream, overseeing costs, processes, documentation, and the production launch of new products. The department designs processes, equipment, and products using Simple by Design, Zero Defects, and Lean Manufacturing principles to enable profitable manufacturing and deliver competitive advantage for Parker Lord and customers.
This position works closely with leaders and cross-functional roles across the organization:
Product Managersprovide manufacturing feasibility, supply chain strategy, and product costing alignment with Design-to-Cost targets.
Production Leadersensure a seamless introduction of new products, processes, and ensure alignment to production expectations.
Design Engineersensure cost effectiveness and manufacturability, which will d rive new innovative designs and define best practices for key processes.
Quality Controlto support the resolution of manufacturing issues.
Supply Chainto support new vendor qualifications and resolve technical issues with vendors.
Responsibilities:
Develops new production processes, adapts existing processes, and drives continuous improvement.
Establishes and/or leads the development of cost estimates using existing tools and production cost structures across multiple manufacturing plants.
Manages resource allocation to support new and existing programs.
Drives team engagement by applying Situational Leadership and the HPT Framework.
Directs the development of design concepts that meet product specifications, with a focus on safety, engagement, customer experience, profitable growth, and financial performance, aligned with the Win Strategy
Directs engineering change control activities for NPI and production products, ensuring completion of all applicable change control documentation.
Collaborates with RW & EAEA leadership to align Manufacturing Engineering and NPI production support for assigned projects.
Demonstrates knowledge of current engineering practices and applies them with attention to manufacturing requirements and quality control.
Collaborates with customers to review the manufacturing approach and finalized planning documents.
Conducts cost evaluations on low-margin products and drives corrective actions internally and with external partners.
Partners with key stakeholders to meet target costs, document scope changes, and manage cost increases.
Assesses and recommends make-versus-buy strategies for strategic products across various manufacturing locations.
Partners with Product Management, Design Engineering, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to support business objectives.
Keeps up to date on advancements in manufacturing technology.
Manages administrative responsibilities for budgeting, spending control, compensation and performance reviews, and capital planning.
Champions the use of the NPI LOP/LWI processes.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5-10 years of experience working within an engineering team environment.
Must demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of product cost estimating, production cost structures, and elastomeric manufacturing processes.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% to manufacturing plants, suppliers, and customers.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
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.
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.
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