Project Engineer III - Aerospace

Parker Hannifin•Akron, OH

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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

Benefits

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.