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. 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 ensures timely and efficient completion of detailed engineering projects to achieve company cost and customer service objectives. Acts as project leader with technical responsibility for design planning, organizing, and conducting technical projects or phases of projects involving design and development of new or improved products and/or processes. Presents proposals and priorities for Engineering manager to make decisions. This role does not have direct reports.
Job Responsibilities
Develops project goals and objectives by reviewing project proposals, plans and conferring with management. Ensures projects meet schedules, cost target results, and technical expectations through effective project leadership.
Maintains project specifications by studying product design, customer program requirements (including performance and data requirements), completing technical studies; and preparing cost estimates. Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and request staffing and resources.
Prepares project plans and related schedules. Determines project schedules by studying customer project plans and specifications; calculating time requirements; and sequencing project elements. Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems by identifying alternative solutions. Prepares project status reports/ milestones for review within and between business units.
Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plan and schedule changes; recommends actions to achieve performance to committed milestones. Controls project costs by reviewing nonrecurring costs, monitoring expenditures.
Lead and ensure effective technical reviews related to project work prepared by others, including system schematics, layouts, sketches, algorithms, transfer functions and related test plans, procedures, and reports, by the application of advanced engineering principles that are varied and detailed experience. Provides leadership on new program teams.
Applies and may lead continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; proposes changes in methods and procedures.
Maintains engineering project database by establishing engineering history files, project files, and related information to provide repository for technical project activities, current activities, and future records.
Work with cross function team on new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepare reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
Leads cross function al required to deliver product under development. This includes managing purchase requests and material locations for assigned projects.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchspaning, best practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
Complies with Parker policies and industry regulations. Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
Acts as consultant to management on major matters. Manage project risks and issues, escalating to the Engineering manager whenever necessary.
Make project decisions within overall project budget and resource parameters.
Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Identifies mentoring needs.
Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific 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).
Other work as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree (BS) in Electrical or Electronics, or a related technical discipline
3-5 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge of 3D CAD, and simulation software is preferred. Must possess knowledge of DFMEA/DFA principles
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through three to five years of related experience
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering theories, including Mechanical, Electronic, packaging, and or related engineering theories, principles, industry practices, concepts, techniques, regulations, and policies
Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to own area of expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of; and ability to lead and implement, continuous improvement principles and techniques
Project Management Professional certification preferred
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 WorkplaceIn 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
