Database Automation Engineer Jobs in Middleville, MI

About Parker Aerospace: 

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.
 

Position Summary: 

Assists manufacturing engineers in determining the methods and sequence of manufacturing operations for products, machine parts, and assemblies to achieve efficient and reliable manufacturing processes and workflow. Responsible for working with Quality Engineering and the shop floor for completing rework instructions, and updates process to reflect current practices. Takes lead on tooling accountability by organizing, labeling, and ordering standard tooling.

Responsibilities: 

• Gathers information about manufacturing processes by observing and learning from operators/production technicians.
• Assists in the manufacturing process by creating and/or editing travelers and/or work instructions that include the areas of fabrication, assembly, test, and rework information.
• Reduces set-up and run times by researching and assisting in determining the tool and fixture needs of manufacturing processes. May make recommendations for the design and planning of required tools.
• Reduces processing costs by reviewing the causes for rejections and standard time deviations to assists in determining root cause, corrective action and the prevention of reoccurrence on manufacturing processes. 
• Maintains and provides status and priority information, progress reports, or other related communications on assigned programs and projects.
• Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials and contributes to continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production activities. Recommends cost reduction opportunities and may be assigned to special projects.
• Create and maintain 3D models and detailed engineering prints using CAD software.
• Manage design data and documentation effectively through Product Data Management (PDM) software to ensure version control and accessibility.
• May define or input parameters for specialized automated production equipment programs.
• Maintains manufacturing operations and technical knowledge by attending in-house training or educational workshops, and reviewing technical manuals or related publications.
• Supports the team by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.

Requirements: 

• Trade school course completion, AA, or equivalent external training in Manufacturing which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. 
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through five or more of directly related experience; or, may have a Bachelor's degree in related technical discipline and no prior directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of aerospace or similar industry products and manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement methods to manufacturing functions (e.g. process mapping, design-to-production automation). 
• May require ability to use standard business software applications and/or specialized data analysis or database tools. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. 
• Ability to adapt procedures, techniques, and/or processes to meet special needs. 
• Ability to work on assignments that are complex where considerable judgement and initiative is required to resolve problems and considerable knowledge of manufacturing routings, travelers, blueprints, and/or the overall production process is preferred.
• Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to other non-exempt or hourly personnel. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to respond to inquiries and to effectively communicate and present information. 
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
• Ability to use 3-D modeling software for creating and modifying detailed engineering drawings

Typical Mental and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk to engage with the manufacturing floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
• Also expected of the employee is regular onsite attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of types 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 of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.
 

Financial Security and Growth:

Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
 

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays, including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.
 

Career Advancement and Education:

Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
 

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.
 

Additional Benefits:

Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to 4,000)
Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
 

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.