Project Engineer III - Aerospace

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Akron seeks a Project Engineer to lead R&D projects advancing aircraft braking system technologies. You will guide activities from idea through system validation, managing schedule, cost, and resources while coordinating with internal and external partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and 10+ years of leading technical projects, with strong communication and collaboration skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with research, development, and leading technical projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles related to relevant disciplines.
• Ability to lead and organize a stable project team and drive tasks to completion.
• Excellent planning, organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and outcomes.
• Create the project charter, baseline plan, and other PM components.
• Lead and ensure TRL gate reviews within the TRL process.
• Apply Daily Layered Accountability in project performance.
• Direct internal resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet project needs.
• Provide weekly and monthly project status updates to management.
• Ensure accurate cost estimates through resource planning and risk analysis.
• Support quarterly forecasting of project demand.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will direct, administer, and execute independent research and development projects to advance aircraft braking system technologies targeting future business opportunities. Will work within the defined project charter/scope including schedule, cost, and resource constraints to ensure milestones are achieved and deliverables provided on time and within budget. Will apply project leadership and engineering skills/knowledge to guide activities from TRL 1 Idea/Basic Principles through TRL 6 System Validation phases. This role does not have direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for leading the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes

• Create the project charter, baseline plan, and other project management components

• Work within the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process to meet project requirements. Lead and ensure effective TRL gate reviews.

• Apply Daily Layered Accountability (DLA) in the performance of the project team

• Direct internal resources to ensure project delivery is on time and cost and to the deliverables detailed in the project charter

• Effectively communicate with internal and external specialists, stakeholders, partners, and customers to resolve technical matters

• Coordinate with suppliers of components, materials, or processes to meet project needs

• Provide weekly communication to Management, and monthly communication on project status

• Ensure cost estimates are correct by evaluating resource requirements, and performing risk analysis

• Support the forecasting of project demand during the quarterly or any forecasting process

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline. Advanced degree is a plus. Also advanced knowledge of engineering project management methods.

• 10+ years of relevant experience with research, development, and leading technical projects

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, methods related to relevant disciplines

• Encourage participation and ensure that all concerned are appropriately involved. Create a stable team environment, clarify the decision-making process, and track action items to closure.

• Excellent planning, organizational, multi-tasking, decision doing problem solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

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 13 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… Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for 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.
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