Engineering Manager - Wheel and Brake

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Wheel and Brake engineers, guiding all life-cycle activities from R&T to sustaining support. You will coordinate with Business Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and design teams while developing strong leadership across the department.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 7+ years in engineering with aerospace/automotive exposure, and 3+ years in management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years engineering experience; aerospace or automotive preferred.
• 3+ years in engineering management.
• APQP experience preferred.
• GT&D experience preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint; SAP and CRM tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Wheel and Brake engineers through full product life cycle (R&T, B&P, NPI, Sustaining).
• Set goals and allocate resources to meet project schedules and business objectives.
• Manage department administration: performance reviews, hiring, training, budgeting.
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy (specifications, investigations, analyses).
• Maintain AS9100-aligned QMS procedures and documentation.
• Direct project updates and coordinate with other engineering groups.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer-facing experience

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

MS Project

MS Power BI

MS SharePoint

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

The Engineering Manager is responsible for executing engineering activities relating to Parker Aerospace Braking Systems Division (BSD) products within the Wheel and Brake department. The Engineering Manager will ensure all department activities are effectively coordinated with other functional departments (Business Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing, etc.), as well as with the design engineering groups. Will also provide leadership to the Wheel and Brake engineers. This position will report directly to the Division Manager, Wheel, Brake and Carbon. This role will have direct reports.

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned team of engineers thru all phases of Wheel and Brake product life cycle including, R&T, B&P, NPI, and Sustaining Support activities
• Assign goals / monthly tasks and efficiently applies department resources to ensure their timely completion commensurate with project schedules and company business objectives .
• Department administration which includes performance evaluations, hiring of new employees, employee training and development, disciplinary action, budgeting, etc.
• Review and approval of wheel and brake engineering deliverables output for accuracy and correctness including but not limited to specifications, reports, engineering investigations, calculations and failure analyses
• Establish and maintain procedures and documentation compliant with BSD QMS (which is AS9100 compliant).
• Prioritize and direct daily department activities to ensure effective and efficient completion of department objectives.
• Directing appropriate updates of engineering projects and work with the engineers in the Wheel and Brake department.
• Support other engineering groups as needed.
• Continuous improvement of processes, practices and procedures used within the Wheel and Brake organization.

Note: The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (required), preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years engineering experience, aerospace or automotive experience preferred
• 3+ years of engineering management preferred
• APQP experience preferred
• GT&D experience preferred
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience in customer-facing role beneficial
• Extensive knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment, including full proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Advanced Excel skills are beneficial.
• Knowledge of SAP, Salesforce (or comparable CRM tool), MS Project, MS Power BI, and MS SharePoint beneficial but not required
• Continuous improvement (CI), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and regulatory audit experience beneficial but not required

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• 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

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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