IR&D Engineering Manager - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Parker Aerospace, Fluid Systems Division seeks an IR&D Engineering Manager to lead and direct technology development teams, define engineering plans, and ensure program objectives, scope, cost and schedule constraints are met while designing valves and controls for high-pressure air and fluids.

You will coordinate with program management, customers, and division leadership, mentor staff, and drive process improvements, technical collaboration, and risk management across

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in engineering or a science discipline; MS/MBA preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience highly desired.
• 10–12 years of related experience typical.
• 4+ years of supervisory/managerial responsibility.
• Strong project management, documentation, and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define engineering plans for a major team.
• Allocate resources across projects and programs.
• Act as CAM for projects applying Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Provide leadership on product development and new technology introductions.
• Interface with program management and customers on plans and changes.
• Ensure design standardization and documentation practices are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering leadership

Technical direction

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EVM

PM tools

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Position Summary

• The IR&D Engineering Manager at Parker Aerospace, Fluid Systems Division is responsible to lead, manage, and provide technical direction to technology development engineering teams including multiple sub-teams and/or significant contracted external engineering resources. Leads the technical effort, defines engineering plans, and ensures program objectives and contractual requirements or customer expectations are met, including required scope, cost and schedule constraints. Will lead team that designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under high pressure and temperatures.
• Reports to the divisional engineering manager and is over varying engineering disciplines. Has one or more direct reporting managers or supervisors and may have expert-level engineers on staff.
• Has regular and frequent internal and external interaction with program management, customers, and division leadership on technical projects. May have cross-business unit or division interface on common technical issues or customers.

• The IR&D Engineering Manager at Parker Aerospace, Fluid Systems Division is responsible to lead, manage, and provide technical direction to technology development engineering teams including multiple sub-teams and/or significant contracted external engineering resources. Leads the technical effort, defines engineering plans, and ensures program objectives and contractual requirements or customer expectations are met, including required scope, cost and schedule constraints. Will lead team that designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under high pressure and temperatures.
• Reports to the divisional engineering manager and is over varying engineering disciplines. Has one or more direct reporting managers or supervisors and may have expert-level engineers on staff.
• Has regular and frequent internal and external interaction with program management, customers, and division leadership on technical projects. May have cross-business unit or division interface on common technical issues or customers.

Essential Functions

• Leads the technical effort and defines engineering plans and expected outcomes for a major engineering team that designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under high pressure and temperatures.
• Develop plans for multiple projects and determine team and resource allocation by reviewing technical proposals, internal and subcontract capabilities, and conferring with management.
• Manage the deployment of resources among teams and for engineers assigned to various programs (e.g. matrix to a business team). May act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for projects applying Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Provide leadership and direction on product development and the introduction of new technology; may lead or support collaboration on research activities. Lead the team and expert staff in interpreting technical requirements, managing associated risk, and completing technical studies and design reviews.
• Serves as a technical liaison with program management and customer technical representatives to present status and/or refine project plans; assess and make technical determinations on changes in customer requirements (e.g. design specifications; change impact on cost/schedule).
• Ensures teams are implementing and achieving process improvement and design standardization objectives (e.g. structured design process). Maintains consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation procedures and reporting capabilities. Takes appropriate steps to protect and safeguard Parker intellectual property.
• Accountable for full budget planning and non-recurring and recurring cost and schedule management that may include engineering systems and staffing for multiple facilities. Provides input to leadership on long‑range plans to meet both current and anticipated growth and resource challenges (e.g. workforce planning; new technical systems investments).
• Partners with and promotes technical collaboration opportunities for product innovation or systems solutions. Serves as a primary liaison on technical capabilities. Provides input to the technology roadmap and division business plans.
• Make recommendations and decisions on human resources actions (e.g. staffing, training, compensation, etc.); discusses exceptional cases with the next level manager. Communicate and implement actions to ensure Parker values and company policies are well understood and maintained (e.g. business ethics; integrity; inclusion).
• Identify and create technical training and development plans. Mentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others. Maintain leadership and technical capabilities through continued education or training.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in engineering or a science technical discipline; Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• Aerospace Manufacturing experience is highly desired
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 10-12 years of related experience.
• Has prior management/supervisory responsibility for 4 or more years including project engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of primary engineering domains and specialized products/systems as they are applied to varied engineering projects. Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas.
• Proficient with project management, engineering documentation, and engineering analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and lead research projects. Skilled at assessing and making cost and investment trade‑off decisions.
• Ability to apply program management principles to the product development cycle and apply cost accounting principles and methods (e.g. earned value management). Experience with comprehensive program and design reviews and/or other customer requirements, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to effectively influence the overall team and functional objectives. Ability to delegate and empower leaders and teams. Ability to guide and develop the team through effective coaching, feedback, recognition, and skill assessment and training
• Thorough knowledge of competitor and industry practices, government regulations, and internal policies.
• Recognized as an influential technical resource. Has strong facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues. Makes effective presentations on highly technical topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders.
• Effective speaker and presenter; serves as a spokesperson or in a liaison role with universities and other research institutions and industry associations. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

• 120.15 is required. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $140915 to $246685 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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