Lean Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Actuator Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer Intern in Enumclaw, WA. In this position, you will be responsible for learning the various aspects of the Parker Lean System. This includes participation in continuous improvement events and activities that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across manufacturing and business processes.

Your responsibilities

• Assist in mapping current processes (value stream mapping, process flowcharting) and identifying waste in production and office environments.
• Support kaizen events and problem-solving activities using standard Parker Lean System tools (e.g., 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, PDCA).
• Collect, analyze, and summarize operational data (cycle times, defects, WIP, on-time delivery) to quantify improvement opportunities and track results.
• Help develop and maintain Lean documentation such as standard work instructions, visual controls, and performance boards.
• Partner with operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and EH&S to implement improvements that are practical, safe, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare presentations and status updates on improvement activities for supervisors and cross-functional teams.

  
  

Who we are looking for

• Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related engineering field
• Ability to work MS Office, CAD (SolidWorks, Envoia, etc.) experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently

Ideally, you will also have

• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Blueprint reading and technical report writing
• Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement

What we offer

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.

• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!

  
  

If you don't find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Have we sparked your interest?

Closing Statement

At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe included and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

Would you like to join us?

Conditions of Employment

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

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.52/hr to $34.2/hr
• No benefit plan eligibility

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

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.