Project Engineer III - Aerospace

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace seeks a Project Engineer to direct independent R&D efforts advancing aircraft braking system technologies. You will guide scope, schedule, and budget within TRL 1–6 and drive milestones with cross-functional teams in a dynamic aerospace setting.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong engineering fundamentals, and proven project leadership. A competitive package includes comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience leading R&D projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management methods.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for leading the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and outcomes.
• Create the project charter, baseline plan, and other project management components.
• Lead TRL reviews and manage technology readiness progress from idea through system validation.
• Provide weekly updates to management and monthly project status reports.
• Coordinate with internal resources and suppliers to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

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 making, 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 Affirmative Action Employer. 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. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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