Sr. Design Engineer - Aerospace

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Sr. Design Engineer analyzes, research, and designs components or a system of components to develop or improve existing products while reducing cost, enhancing performance, or facilitating manufacturing operations. Designs products or systems of diverse/difficult scope and complexity for assigned programs using a variety of engineering principles from mechanical, electrical, packaging, or other engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree (required) in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.
• Has thorough knowledge of product area and domain and develops breadth of knowledge of industry practices, techniques, regulations, and policies.
• Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., computer aided design or modeling systems); ability to use standard software packages. May require capability using specialized software applications or languages.
• Ability to apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects and team goals; applies judgment in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied. Works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient with standard project management tools and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams.
• Fluid conveyance design experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing or product engineering with a preference for design of hydraulic and/or fuel hose and fittings.
• An understanding of aerospace qualification requirements and development and design of hydraulic and/or fuel systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual and detailed designs by analyzing product or equipment specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capability.
• Performs diverse and complex design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems by applying engineering principles and developing new or unique analysis tools as required.
• Determines feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment considering technical and economic factors, available resources, time constraints, and company planning by completion of complex trade studies, applying advanced analytical methods, creating design solutions, and establishing engineering plans.
• Provides technical information affecting long range plant and product engineering planning by researching manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations. Recommends and implements process control specifications and related documentation.
• Conducts complex analyses and devises tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required documentation by applying advanced engineering principles and company standards, and generating detailed reports, procedures, or change proposals. Prepares documents and presents results to internal and external customers. Determines required actions, performs or directs completion of tasks, and publishes findings and/or results.
• Develops acceptance, engineering evaluation, development and qualification/certification test plans, procedures, and reports. Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost-determining optimum solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics by coordinating with designers, drafters, or other engineers, interpreting customer and functional requirements, or by using engineering computer-aided design tools and following industry and/or military drawing standards. Develops critical data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, notes, and documentation necessary to present design proposals to customers.
• Reviews drawings and layouts to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, functionality, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and directs revisions and improvements to engineers or other designers.
• Communicates with customers to identify new business opportunities, present Parker product capabilities, and clarify customers' technical requirements. May write technical proposals for customers by reviewing and interpreting specification and requirements.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement principles and techniques in design and manufacturing areas. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards and documentation methods.
• May provide leadership to others in team. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees