Manufacturing Engineer III (Mechanical-focus) - Defense Systems Division Location : Irvine, CA, United States Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 26, 2025 Job ID : 59811 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III (Mechanical focus) Job Location: Irvine, CA Job ID#: 59811 At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight 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 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 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. Position Summary/Essential Functions: The Manufacturing Engineer III is a highly experienced role that is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment in one or more facilities. Oversees and optimizes more complex manufacturing and assembly of new and existing Parker products to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence. Develops advanced manufacturing techniques, testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety. Will be responsible for developing and deploying large capital projects. Follow AS9100 procedures and in some cases, train others on these procedures. + Continuous improvement of manufacturing and business processes through the application of lean techniques: Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, work cells, pull systems, error-proofing and visual management. + Manufacturing Process Flow - Plans and designs complex and advanced manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Determines equipment and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications. + Process Improvement – Helps develop and implement process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost. Leads teams in large scope process improvement initiatives. + Engineering Design Support – Recommends design concepts for engineering leadership regarding concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. + Regulatory Compliance – Ensures complex processes and procedures comply with regulations for multiple solution lines. Applies frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. + Remediation - Investigates and takes corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues. + Designs tooling and fixtures as needed. + Estimates production times and time standards to provide information for management decisions and proposals. + Documents general manufacturing procedures and part-specific work instructions. Non-Essential Duties: + May be assigned to assist other departments. + May require interaction with Customers and Suppliers. + May work with suppliers on product specifications and process evaluations. + Occasional travel may be required. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S./BSc) from a four-year college or university or equivalent. + Minimum of 5-8+ years of applicable experience and/or training. + Advanced knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering and automation to multiple solution lines. + Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of sophisticated scope and complexity. + Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, Lean) + Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems + Ability to work effectively with CAD/CAM; Solid Modeling systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems, in addition to standard business application software and/ or specialized data analysis tools. + Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings and specifications. + Ability to develop new procedures to solve problems. + Direct experience with machine design and implementation of automated manufacturing systems. + Ability to research and analyze data effectively and draw valid conclusions. + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task + Strong prioritization skills + Self-motivated creative thinker + Strong computer skills, including mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and SolidWorks. Proficiency with LabVIEW is preferred. Additional Requirements: As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers, suppliers and others by: + Sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner. + Listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others. + Keeping commitments. + Keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues. + Addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions. + Addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier. + Respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions words and deeds. The essential functions have been provided as example of the type 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. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually + Participation in Annual Incentive Program 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 Company-Paid Holidays. 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