• Lean Manufacturing Engineer

    Parker Hannifin Corporation (Hollis, NH)


    Lean Manufacturing Engineer

     

    Location : HOLLIS, NH, United States

     

    Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

     

    Job Type : Regular

     

    Posted : May 8, 2025

     

    Job ID : 56885

     

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    Position Summary:

    The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a key change agent and primary resource in driving the facility’s Lean transformation by fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all functions through cross-functional collaboration utilizing Parker Lean systems. The role requires a data-driven approach to problem solving and a strong commitment to driving operational excellence in alignment with the corporate WIN Strategy.

    Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

    ___ Has Direct Reports _X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

     

    This job has no supervisory responsibility. 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

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Support and aid steering committees, Starpoint Teams, and Natural High Performing Teams (HPTs) that are established at the location by implementing the Lean principles, techniques, and methodologies according to the Parker Lean System (PLS).

    + Aid in supporting a safe ergonomic working environment for all employees in the facility.

    + Facilitate & drive all Kaizen activity, savings, actions through the Kaizen Promotion Office for the entire site.

    + Facilitate & lead Kaizen events at all levels in the organization from site leader to individual team members using the Parker Lean System & problem-solving tools

    + Ensure adherence to all Parker Lean System standards for the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey.

    + Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, floor layouts, Value Stream Mapping, Constraint identification/management, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/ production technicians.

    + Guide engagement in all HPTs & facilitate/support weekly on the floor walks (Genba), monthly steering meetings, BARNs & kaizen activity.

    + Use and train others to use Lean and Problem Solving tools to solve business problems related to Safety, Quality, Delivery Cost and drive Value Stream & Team improvement task list closure.

    + Purchase tools, materials that aid continuous improvement efforts.

    + Ensure productivity and project tracking data entry & metrics are appropriate, accurate and complete for entire site.

    + Ensures on-going education of all employees at the Plant in Lean and trains associates how to continually eliminate waste. Promotes a Continuous Learning environment.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 4 years of successful manufacturing experience including at least 2 years of Lean experience

    + A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-in-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, 5S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, and SPC

    + Strong data analysis skills and experience with Microsoft Office required. Visio & CAD experience a plus

    + Experience leading and facilitating Kaizen events

    + Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred

     

    Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. 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.

     

    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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    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.