Operations Graduate

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

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. 

We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

Our unique two-year EMEA Graduate Program offers an amazing opportunity for you to develop your professionalism in the technical engineering industry and learn more about your leadership skills. The goal of the program is to provide you with the best possible support early in your career so that you can reach your full potential in your working life!

What you can expect

• Rotational assignments across key operations functions (manufacturing, supply chain, quality, logistics) to build end-to-end understanding of plant and value-stream performance.

• Ownership of improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma to deliver measurable results (e.g., OEE, throughput, scrap, lead time, cost).

• Cross-functional collaboration leveraging ERP data, standard work, and CI tools to drive data-based decisions and sustainability of gains.

• Provide a first line of response to relevant queries from internal and external contacts

• Collaborate with colleagues to identify problems that need resolving, seek to find solutions and make decisions in your area of responsibility

• Mentorship, regular performance feedback, and development with exposure to senior operations leaders.

Your ideal profile should include

• Master’s degree in engineering with specialisation in a relevant discipline (such as industrial economics, mechanical engineering, hydraulics, or automation)
• Process-driven, organised and disciplined approach

• Initiative and strong communication skills

• Geographical mobility after completion of the graduate program to enable continued personal and professional development

• Fluent in local language and English

• First-hand experience in project management is a plus

What we offer

• Solid employer on the market for over 100 years

• Accelerated development of your functional, technical and leadership skills whilst building your network

• Multiple assignments across the two-year program, including one abroad to gather various experiences 

• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth

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

Country: Switzerland

Permanent position after the program could be located in: Fribourg

Have we sparked your interest?Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible – we look forward to getting to know you!

Please apply with your complete application documents directly online.