Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flights for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make an 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 opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, 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. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including power generation and conversion systems, magnetics, and sensors for extreme environments. Located in Milwaukie, OR (in the Greater Portland Area), this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select aircraft and ground vehicle markets, spanning business jet, narrow body, wide body, and fighter jet platforms as well as military ground vehicles. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, among others.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer I position provides a range of expertise on a variety of complex manufacturing issues to support and improve the manufacturing capabilities to produce products within the Mags and Sensors Value Stream. Contributes to improving a range of fabrication processes that can directly impact the sustaining and growth efforts of operations. The primary function of this position is to provide engineering support directly to the manufacturing floor. The individual in this position is responsible for sustainable results versus stated objectives in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Provides significant expertise in developing a range of engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of new and existing Parker Meggitt/OECO products.
• Improves current production processes to manufacture products, using applicable methods and procedures.
• Participates in developing and maintaining documentation for processes and designs, creates and maintains accurate manufacturing outlines, bill of materials, and manufacturing routers.
• Trouble shoot existing manufacturing processes, non-conforming parts, fixtures, tooling, and equipment with a high sense of urgency.
• Design, build, or procure improved fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Utilization of learned PLS principles to promote and implement continuous improvement focused on the elimination of waste in all areas, Kaizen leadership.
• Collect root cause data to develop, own, and execute "living" action plans to address top Pareto items adversely affecting performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.
• The ability to interface with design engineering and marketing managers in order to provide low-cost, high-quality products to enable market segment growth.
• Work with Cell Leader and Value Stream associates within area(s) of responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement and drive the execution of countermeasures to address.
• Participate in the design and transfer-to-production process. Advise the design team of profitability and manufacturability issues while identifying the processes to be utilized in producing new products.
• Active and engaged participation on the Material Review Board (MRB).
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents.
• The Primary duties in this job require analysis, interpretation or deductions from facts, available information and data. Requirements involve the comparison and the evaluation of possible results or solutions after considering various possibilities and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering
Years' Experience: 1 - 3 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement.
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools. 
• Strong organizational skills: ability to drive results; continual learner.
• Passionate about problem-solving and working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated adaptability and collaboration skills. 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. 

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:

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Conditions of Employment

Drug-Free Workplace
 In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

 This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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