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 afterspanet 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.

Position Summary

We are hiring an Aircraft Braking System Component Engineer to join our Engineering team in Akron, OH!

This Engineer will analyze, design, and test components to develop new and/or improved products for all phases of product development, from design through production. This includes internally designed control valves, sensors, and components, as well as procured components from suppliers. Will apply knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering in various aspects of the development of components.

This role would suit an individual who has a desire to start their Engineering career in a large organization within the Aerospace Group. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical and Electrical Engineering expertise in designing, testing, maintaining and improving components or products.   
• Strong technical skills in solving problems using a combination of analysis, experience and precedents
• Manage project documentation, analyzes data and creates reports.
• Create Engineering Change Notices for component changes for design improvements, obsolescence changes, source changes, corrections, and other reasons for change.
• Create documentation required by customers for engineering changes, and other documentation for production stop orders until change approved, limited production documentation, release of stop orders, etc., as required
• For supplied products, review change proposals and plans from suppliers, participate in design reviews and provide feedback, review qualification test results, and support configuration management change documentation.
• Create component specifications based on customer and systems requirements
• Communicate technical information and project status to others in a clear and effective manner
• Use independent judgment to evaluate and solve technical problems
• Create environmental test objectives impacted by design changes required to support the change is substantiated, balance with use of analysis or similarity. 
• Support production and quality team members regarding technical questions (drawing dimensions or intent, tear down reports for returns, etc.)
•  Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Recommend cost reduction efforts for components, which may involve ideas from component design changes to reducing and streamlining production acceptance testing. 
• Participate in Kaizen improvement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to travel to suppliers, both domestic and international, as necessary.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-3 years of related experience.
• Has working knowledge of engineering domain principles and techniques, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Hydraulics and valve design experience a plus.
• General knowledge of other related engineering and technical areas.
• Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., computer-aided design or modeling systems); ability to use standard software packages. 
• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and MS Project).

 Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 payCareer 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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission