Senior Product Engineer

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

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.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

Senior PRODUCT engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Senior Product Engineer analyzes, researches, designs, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products. This role designs products or systems of diverse and challenging scope and complexity, applying engineering principles within the assigned engineering domain (e.g., mechanical, electrical, chemical).
• The Senior Product Engineer develops and recommends solutions to a variety of complex engineering requirements to ensure that design objectives are met, including required program scope, cost, and schedule constraints. Projects at this level are assigned to develop in-depth knowledge and skills and to build knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers.
• The role works within engineering and cross-functional teams within and/or across the business unit or division and may have regular interaction with customers and suppliers.

ESSENTIAL Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develops complex conceptual and detailed design specifications by analyzing product performance and customer requirements. Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, nonrecurring and recurring costs, operational efficiency, and contractual requirements. Performs diverse and complex product development, modification, and evaluation of components, subsystems, and systems by applying engineering principles and developing new or unique application-specific analysis tools, as required.
• Applies scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcomes and consequences of design alternatives. Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision.
• Oversees and monitors product validation and verification procedures to ensure compliance with customer and product specifications. Utilizes and interprets predictive models to simulate and verify design concepts.
• Completes assigned technical project elements, such as preparing product or system layouts, defining system architecture, and creating software development plans.
• Develops critical data and analyses necessary to present technical product and/or system proposals to customers.
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects, such as creating functional diagrams and system layouts; reviewing detailed drawings and schematics; defining data structures, interfaces, and programming logic; analyzing material requirements; and researching customer data-item requirements. Maintains efforts within defined cost and schedule constraints, including reporting the status, root causes, and corrective actions associated with variances.
• Reviews product specifications and/or modifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity with standards and procedures. Applies problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies. Recommends revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team.
• Provides technical information for review by product engineering teams, applying consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods, such as structured design processes and customer design reviews.
• Prepares supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports.
• May communicate with customers to identify new business opportunities, present Parker product capabilities, and clarify technical requirements. May prepare technical proposals for customers by reviewing and interpreting specifications and requirements.
• Mentors others or serves as a resource by sharing specialized knowledge. Establishes goals and objectives and tracks the performance required to complete projects.
• Contributes to product strategy and technology roadmap development.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical engineering or a technical scientific discipline required; Master's degree (MS) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role, typically acquired through 10 or more years of related experience.
• Thorough, in-depth knowledge of engineering-domain principles, concepts, product standards, techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Ability to apply broad knowledge of related engineering areas to the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and implement new technologies.
• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis tools, as well as standard software packages. May require the use of specialized software applications or programming languages.
• Ability to establish individual objectives to complete projects and provide status updates to the team at project milestones. Ability to effectively influence overall team and functional objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing and sales teams.
• Proficiency with standard project-management tools and practices.

TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or move to other locations within or outside the facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The employee is occasionally required to travel.

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.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation - we offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $113,680 to $199,055 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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 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 Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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.

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