Manufacturing Process Engineer - Polymer Extrusion

Position Summary:
To develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing on new and existing products in support of the Corporate WIN Strategy. Responsible for the definition / optimization of fluoropolymer hose manufacturing processes including core tube extrusion, wire braid, sheathing & assembly, designing of related tools, fixtures, and gauges, and determination of process parameters to achieve desired production goals and quality standards.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
This job has no supervisory responsibility; however, this position mentors entry-level Manufacturing Engineers and new employees.

Must have ability to deal with people at a cross-functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to inquiries from employees, customers, and suppliers.

Essential Functions:
Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.

Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommends product changes / improvements to Product Engineers.

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinates input that may cross multiple teams or areas; makes recommendations and implements changes.

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.

Evaluates capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manages the overall implementations of capital equipment projects.

Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs.

Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.

Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepares reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.

Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates on project teams.


Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or Technology field and 5-7 years of related experience required.

Must be familiar in CNC programming and have a hands-on approach in the troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.

Excellent math skills and familiarity with personal computer and experience with CAD software (Inventor / EdgeCAM, CIMCAD) required for creating process prints, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges. required.

Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes preferred. Prefer Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEAs, and quality systems experience.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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