Engineering Design Tool Specialist - FSD

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 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.

DIVISION STATEMENT

The Fluid Systems Division (FSD) is a foremost business and technology partner for the aerospace industry, leading the world's premiere aircraft manufacturers through the design and integration of Fuel, Inerting, Gauging, Electronics, and Engine Systems. FSD's products and services advance the profitability of our Customers, and to that end, we invest heavily in our capacity to architect, analyze, build, and test our products in support of ever-more demanding aerospace requirements.

The Parker FSD has two facilities based in California one in North Hollywood and the other in Irvine. Each facility designs, manufactures and tests valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid control product lines are used in commercial and military aircraft.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Design Tool Specialist is responsible for leading functional or product line teams, supporting the Fluid Systems Division in developing and providing pneumatic flow control systems for aerospace airframe and engines from the proposals through joint definition and into entry into service. The Engineering Design Tool Specialist will help develop executable detail designs and design documents (including CAD models) as well as leading technology development, new product introduction, and sustaining engineering support activities. This is a job for a hands-on, working leader with significant technical expertise in design and qualification of relevant products. This role will also support the engineering systems such as CAD, PDM, PLM, MBD and MBSE through development, deployment and significant upgrades.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide design support to the Engineering Department for aerospace pneumatic, fuel, and electromechanically actuated valves used in military and commercial aircraft. Apply drafting skills in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 standards.
• Maintain up-to-date design knowledge along with associated technical standards, practices, procedures, and training programs. Drive continuous improvement in knowledge management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design engineering team.
• Manage people, processes, and activities to:
  a) Complete design activities on time and in compliance with contractual obligations.
  b) Achieve part design-to-cost objectives and adhere to resource budgets.
  c) Ensure design compliance with all requirements.
  Monitor costs, schedules, and quality of work, independently initiating and leading corrective and preventive actions when necessary.
• Maintain strong internal relationships with technology development, new product introduction, and sustaining engineering organizations, as well as program management and other IPT functional team members and leaders. Collaborate closely with other shared service leaders (analysis and test) within flow control engineering.
• Travel domestically and internationally may be required occasionally to fulfill the responsibilities.
• Assign, prioritize, and coordinate tasks among technical staff and external service providers to execute engineering design projects. Develop and sustain both local direct staff and offshore contracted design teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of increasingly responsible related program administration related experience.
• Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated industry, preferably working with pneumatic, fuel, and oil valves and/or actuators for aerospace applications.
• Training and certifications in Six Sigma (DFSS, DMAIC, etc.) and Lean methodologies (including 6S) are advantageous but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage small teams of engineers and designers to achieve both short- and long-term objectives. Skilled in coaching, developing, and training engineers, as well as fostering cultural change.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, CAD modeling, geometric tolerancing, requirements analysis, valve assembly packaging and functionality, and applying engineering analysis results to product development.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across organizations for shared success. Proven ability to coordinate with customers, suppliers, and third-party organizations, including field service teams, equipment operators, and test facilities.
• Proficiency with aerospace industry development processes, such as AS9100-compliant 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 talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

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.

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

• Pay Range: \$95,525/annually to \$159,402/annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

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 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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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