Principal Engineer IRD Aerospace Hydraulic Pumps

Parker Hannifin; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise contribute to Parker's mission of Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

The Principal Engineer role serves as a subject matter expert and design authority for axial piston variable displacement

Skills

Axial piston pumps

Technical authority

Engineering leadership

Test & analysis

Job description

Parker Hannifin At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Principal Engineer role serves as a subject matter expert and design authority for axial piston variable displacement hydraulic pumps, supporting product improvement, next-generation technology development, and resolution of critical field issues. The role primarily researches and carries out complex or innovative engineering assignments requiring the development of new or improved methods, techniques, and procedures. In addition, the role contributes to and has responsibility for the completion of significant or critical assignments with broad product, technology, customer, and strategic business impact.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION

Has Direct Reports X Does Not Have Direct Reports

Essential Functions

Serves as a technical authority for the design, development and improvement of axial piston variable displacement pumps. Leads technical strategy and decision-making for advanced pump technologies, product enhancements, and critical field issues. Develops new or refined components, materials, processes, products, concepts and/or scientific methods by applying advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for assigned area. Evaluates costs, available resources, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors. Provides expert technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning by carefully analyzing and applying advanced engineering principles. Communicates and coordinates with other technical resources to provide technical recommendations, lessons learned, methods for problem-solving, analysis methodology, etc. to maximize contribution to multiple projects or programs. Makes technical proposals and presentations to various internal and external customer groups to influence business decisions. Conducts analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials, equipment or processes and completes required documentation by determining required actions, performing or directing completion of tasks and publishing findings and/or results. Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or products. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable. Investigates, researches, and operationalizes new technologies in specialty or related areas to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques. Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives through the development of new engineering technology, produc