Project Engineer - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,400 - 174,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Project Engineer to lead Pneumatic Control Valve projects, driving schedule, cost, and performance. You’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, interface with customers, and ensure engineering standards are met across project lifecycles.

The role emphasizes strong project management, leadership, and knowledge of EVA principles, with opportunities for professional growth within Parker Aerospace.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; MS or MBA preferred.
• 7–9 years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Pneumatic Control Valve principles, standards, and practices.
• Ability to apply broad engineering knowledge to the area of expertise.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or sales teams.
• Effective project management and organizational skills with team leadership.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pneumatic Control Valve projects or project phases, managing scope, cost and schedule.
• Develop project plans and milestones, assign staffing and resources.
• Maintain customer interfaces and present project status; negotiate changes as needed.
• Control costs and oversee quotes, expenditures, and any outsourced work.
• Prepare and review technical project work and related test plans.
• Maintain engineering standards and archival project files.
• Continually develop technical knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Mentor other employees and act as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Project management

Lead cross-functional teams

Schedule coordination

Cost control

Customer interface

Education

BS Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flights 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.

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.

Summary

Ensures timely and efficient completion of Pneumatic Control Valve engineering projects to achieve company, customer, and product reliability and cost objectives. Has overall responsibility for leading technical projects or phases of projects involving the design and development of new or core products and/or processes. Is responsible for technical scope, cost and schedule management of assigned projects/tasks. Plans, schedules, and coordinates efforts of assigned project staff and is accountable to meet team performance to project objectives. Serves as a technical advisor on major projects. Projects at this level are assigned to develop project management and leadership skills and to build knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers.

Essential Functions

• Develop project objectives by reviewing Pneumatic Control Valve technical project proposals and plans, conferring with management and related teams. Ensure projects meet schedule commitments, cost (non‑recurring and recurring) results, and technical expectations through effective project leadership.
• Create project plans and milestones by studying product or system design and customer technical program requirements, completing technical studies, and preparing cost estimates. Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning staffing and resources.
• Maintain frequent formal and informal customer interface to present project status; determine feasibility of changing customer requirements and may propose and/or negotiate changes in schedules or methodology in coordination with program management. Gain customer confidence in overall support of customer programs.
• Control the project plan by reviewing any changes in technical requirements or specifications (e.g., requirements management) and recommending actions to achieve milestones. Control project costs by reviewing non‑recurring and recurring costs, monitoring and approving quotes and expenditures; may administer and have oversight for outsourced contractors. Maintain efforts within defined cost and schedule constraints, including statusing and root cause/corrective actions of associated variances. May act as Control Account Manager for projects applying Earned Value Management.
• Prepare and review technical project work prepared by others (e.g., system schematics, layouts, algorithms, transfer functions and related test plans, procedures and reports) by applying engineering principles and technical judgment. Advise and monitor regulatory and intellectual property concerns.
• Ensure consistent engineering standards, processes, and documentation methods are used in project deliverables. Establish and maintain engineering history files, project files, and related information to provide an archive of technical project activities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Act as point of contact on technical and project‑related matters. Identify mentoring and development needs; serve as a mentor for other employees. May serve as a functional specialist.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s degree (MS) or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 7‑9 years of related experience.
• Thorough in‑depth knowledge of Pneumatic Control Valve engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, and techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to apply broad knowledge of other related engineering or scientific field to area of expertise.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with clarity and precision.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing/sales teams.
• Effective project management and organizational skills. Able to facilitate project team interactions and develop project team member capabilities.
• Proficient with software and specialized data analysis, design, and project management tools following established project/program management protocol.
• Ability to establish and track performance to goals and objectives to complete complex or major projects and provide direction to the team at project milestones.
• Proficient with standard project management tools and practices.
• Ability to apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to manage scope, schedule and cost objectives.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $104,400 to $174,150 annually.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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

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.