Project Manager - Manufacturing

Org Marketing Statement Parker Hannifin - Parflex Division When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world's most demanding applications. You'll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, data centers, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing. Parflex is part of Parker's Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary Position Summary:

Perform functions to direct, administer and execute research and development activities for new product designs to meet the needs of the market within the capabilities of our manufacturing environment and perform, direct and administer special projects. Must be an advocate and use principles of the Win strategy.

NOTE:

This role is not eligible for Company sponsored work visa consideration.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

__ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports Under administrative direction of the business unit manager, establish standards of performance within overall policy and budgetary limits, with direct accountability for final results. Will work with division and group staff and customers.

Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Responsible for special projects development. Accountable from start to completion of project goals, objectives and budgets to develop new and improved products. Responsible for achieving target costs for all components. To be a technical consultant for component and system problems for internal and external customers. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, sales/marketing and other divisional, group and corporate personnel to resolve technical matters dealing with projects. Coordinate and communicate with material suppliers on new materials or processes applicable to new products. Identify new product and market opportunities through various avenues such as outside consultants, trade shows and customer visits and industry surveys. Align internal divisions and outside suppliers to ensure that support for Master timing, test and validation plans, prototype needs, and budgetary constraints are agreed and met. Serve as prime point of contact for customer interface and status on new products being developed for alternative markets. Leads the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes. Creates and tracks the master Gantt for the entire program; ensures all deliverables and milestones are met per customer request. Creates and tracks the open issues list for the entire program. Hold weekly and biweekly meetings as necessary. Establishes supply chain. Ensures team participation and tracks to meet budgeted cost targets per plan. Creates, establishes and ensures that the system and component validation test plans (DVP&R) are met and that the end product meets or exceeds customer expectations as outlined in customer value proposition. Ensures that all supporting divisions meet their component and validation targets and dates per Win Strategy. Manages the entire program per Win Strategy. Holds stage gate reviews per master time plan. Ensures the project team is trained as required. Encourages participation. Ensure that all concerned are appropriately involved. Creates a stable working environment. Clarifies the decision-making process and tracks action items to closure. Plans and tracks the project team effort; achieves BETA milestones.

Qualifications Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical, electrical or related technical discipline. Individual should be highly organized with the ability to follow project through to completion. Previous experience with new product launches and new product commercialization. Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and a background in design.

Additional Comments:

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. 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") If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Drug Tests 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.