Manufacturing Engineer, Process/Automation
Posted on: 7 Nov 2023
Bowling Green, KY
Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to meet the needs of the manufacturing organization relative to the current elastomer bonding/molding process. This includes analyzing and perfecting elements of the elastomer bonding/molding process, which could include process optimization, tooling design enhancement, and the design and creation of automation to streamline manufacturing.
Key duties include:
Provide daily engineering support in elastomer transfer/injection molding operations including elastomer preparation / testing and adhesive application.
Troubleshoot/support manufacturing issues, render support to local team members through daily gemba walks.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance to support daily operations.
Work closely with the Product Design Engineering and Materials Engineering teams in Erie, PA to support new process and new product development to ensure manufacturability.
Manage all aspects of engineering projects including budgets, scheduling, and implementation.
Provide manufacturing knowledge at process gates to progress parts through the New Product Introduction Process.
Provide input to tool engineering on new mold designs and ancillary tooling.
Coordinate the completion of manufacturing deliverables, communicate manufacturing risks, and develop BOM’s, routing, and time standards.
Provide Engineering input to aid in process improvement and cost savings.
Support Manufacturing by leading improvements to reduce defects and improve productivity.
Implement and support automated manufacturing process. Occasionally design/develop simple automation (Karakuri, semi-automated solutions)
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of automation technologies.
Mandatory Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of related manufacturing experience
Elastomer processing – milling/testing/bonding/molding
Mechanical system knowledge
Solidworks/Inventor experience
Experience in project or team leadership
Great written and verbal communication
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Great interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently of under direct supervision.
Capable of reading and interpreting drawings, and able to make simple sketches and drawings to facilitate communication.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with management and coworkers.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus
Strong project management experience
Non-Mandatory Requirements:
Kaizen Leadership experience
Technical Certificates
SAP Proficiency
Experience with Electrical controls/PLC Programming, is preferred.
Vision System/Robot integration experience, is preferred.
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation manufactures and sells motion and control technologies and systems for various mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems. The Diversified Industrial segment provides static and dynamic sealing devices; filters, systems, and diagnostics solutions to monitor and remove contaminants from fuel, air, oil, water, and other liquids and gases; connectors, which control, transmit, and contain fluid; hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components and systems for builders and users of industrial and mobile machinery and equipment; and critical flow components for process instrumentation, healthcare, and ultra-high-purity applications, as well as components for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and in fluid control applications for processing, fuel dispensing, beverage dispensing, and mobile emissions. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers and their replacement markets in manufacturing, packaging, processing, transportation, mobile construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agricultural, and military machinery and equipment industries.
The Aerospace Systems segment offers products for use in commercial and military airframe and engine programs, including control actuation systems and components, engine systems and components, fluid conveyance systems and components, fuel systems and components, fuel tank inserting systems, hydraulic systems and components, lubrication components, pneumatic control components, power conditioning and management systems, thermal management products, and wheels and brakes.
This segment markets its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and end users. The company markets its products through direct-sales employees, independent distributors, and sales representatives. Parker-Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees57,170
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