Manufacturing Engineer III - Military Flight Controls Division

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer III - Military Flight Controls Division at Parker Hannifin.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight. The Military Flight Controls Division provides primary and secondary flight control systems for military and commercial applications, including JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology. The division is headquartered in Irvine, California, and leads in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products with advanced motor design capabilities.

As a member of our team, you pursue a career with opportunities for professional and personal development, contributing to innovative technologies and products that address engineering challenges.

Position overview

The Manufacturing Engineer III is a highly experienced role responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment in one or more facilities. They oversee and optimize complex manufacturing and assembly of Parker products, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop advanced manufacturing techniques, testing systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. May be responsible for developing and deploying large capital projects.

Essential Functions

• Manufacturing Process Flow – Plan and design complex manufacturing processes to improve manufacture and assembly; determine equipment and tooling needed to meet goals and specifications.
• Process Improvement – Develop and implement process improvement projects focused on efficiency, yield, safety, and cost; lead teams in large-scale initiatives.
• Engineering Design Support – Recommend design concepts to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations across multiple solution lines; apply technical standards and concepts.
• Remediation – Investigate and take corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Education and experience – Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field with 5–8 years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge to apply engineering concepts across multiple solution lines.
• Systematic, disciplined, analytical problem-solving for sophisticated scope.
• Continuous improvement methods in quality and manufacturing (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
• Advanced knowledge of data structures and database programming.
• CAD / CAM systems or other computer-aided manufacturing tools experience; proficiency with standard business software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to develop new procedures to solve problems and read / understand complex drawings and specifications.
• Advanced GD&T knowledge; ability to analyze data and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written communication; well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task; strong prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based on 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. Certain positions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for ITAR / EAR compliance. Parker maintains a drug-free workplace and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

Location and eligibility notes

Salary range information may be location-specific (e.g., CA / WA). Compliance and citizenship requirements may apply for specific roles, particularly regarding ITAR and export controls.

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