Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Parker Aerospace : Job Details

Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division s JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Responsible for carrying out design and development assignments connected with manufacturing equipment and processes including: tools,

jigs, and special equipment to achieve desired production rates and quality standards.

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.

-BSME/BSEE or MS manufacturing systems.

-7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, aerospace industry strongly preferred

-Machine tool proficiency.

-Strong Lean background.

-Good communications skills.

- Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) or Mechanical Engineering (ASME) certification desired

-Six Sigma Green/Black Belt desired

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [ green card holders].

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

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