Senior Project Engineer, Aerospace Systems

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

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.