SR Controls Engineer - Project Manager Mfg

At Parker Hannifin Corporation in Manhattan, Kansas, United States.

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Job Description

SR Controls Engineer - Project Manager

Location : MANHATTAN, KS, United States

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Feb 15, 2024

Job ID : 41419

We're looking for a SR Controls Engineer to lead automation integration and expansion projects in Manhattan, KS. Using strong controls, project management, and manufacturing experience, this person will work with both existing equipment and new capital investments to customize solutions for the business.

This person will play an integral role in the development of new technology by designing control systems that will be used across multiple sites in the division, becoming a subject matter expert for designing and troubleshooting the next generation of systems.

Ensures timely and efficient completion of detailed engineering project phases or major projects to achieve division cost and customer service objectives.

Plans, schedules, and coordinates efforts of the engineering staff or acts as an individual researcher or functional expert on specific projects with significant customer and business impact.

Develops project goals and objectives to complete complex or major manufacturing engineering projects by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.

Ensures that projects meet schedule, cost results, and technical expectations through effective project leadership.

Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing operations in critical and / or high impact areas of production.

Frequent formal and informal customer interface to present program status; may propose and / or negotiate engineering, process, or material changes.

Gains customer confidence in overall manufacturing support of customer programs.

Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning staffing and resources, and reviewing bids from outside contractors.

Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies;

preparing cost estimates. Confirms product performance and / or improved operational capacity and efficiency by designing and conducting tests.

Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.

Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.

Controls project plan by reviewing design specifications, and plan or schedule changes, and recommending actions to achieve performance to committed milestones.

Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade and technical publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and / or participating in professional associations.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements (e.g. environmental, safety, etc.) by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials for cost and quality impacts.

Acts as consultant to management on major matters.

Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Identifies mentoring needs. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.

May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. Shares specialized knowledge with others; may serve as functional expert.

Represents company on specific projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of increasingly responsible related experience.

Society of Mechanical Engineering certification desired.

Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and production engineering theories, principles, practices, techniques, and concepts and broad knowledge of other related engineering areas and general business operations.

Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry products and ability to lead and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing / production principles.

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.

U.S. Citizenship / Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

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