Engineer III - Wheel & Brake

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."

About the role

The Engineer 3 – Wheel & Brake Support is responsible for all phases of Wheel & Brake new product development including requirements management, requirements validation, design manufacturing phase, qualification / certification testing and initial entry into service. This involves working with customers to define and validate design requirements while complying with program cost and schedule requirements. The role also includes support for internal customers to ensure the business delivers its commitments to its contractual customers and operators.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Designer or Lead Engineer on assigned projects for multiple LRUs; plan, direct and coordinate the efforts of the design team for all phases of LRU design development.
• Responsible for the design of one or more LRUs on a project or across multiple projects.
• Work directly with the project team to ensure all program targets are satisfied including technical performance, cost (NRC, RC) and project milestones (Schedule).
• Responsible for maintaining drawing release schedule for assigned LRUs, including support work required from other engineering functions to support the LRU development.
• Work closely with supply chain and/or operations to ensure designs are manufacturable (DFM) while satisfying the Design to Cost (DTC) targets.
• Ensure drawings are released on time and are in conformance with design and drafting standards.
• Create or review internal and external customer deliverables (SDRLs) as required for a project.
• Interface with the Lead Engineer, Functional Manager and/or other Engineering team members to ensure progress is being made while identifying constraints and roadblocks.
• Work closely with assigned Test Engineers to assist in the development of all qualification test documents and test set-up drawings to ensure qualification test plans verify requirements according to the agreed method of compliance.
• Provide input to the preparation of internal/external design reviews as required.
• Coordinate with stress, thermal, vibration and reliability analysis engineers to ensure adequate margins against design requirements are met.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and/or Operations to ensure designs for manufacture while satisfying the Design to Cost targets.
• Support and/or lead Root Cause & Corrective Action for qualification, design, and manufacturing issues.
• Actively support Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Wheel & Brake department.
• Provide guidance to and mentor junior and less experienced members of the W&B department.
• Evaluate technical suggestions pertaining to manufacturing operations and production facility requests for engineering service.
• Participate in the evaluation of product non-conformances from the production facility with a view to becoming a Material Review Board signatory.
• Consult with and seek guidance from the Product Line Expert (PLE), SME (Subject Matter Expert) and Chief Engineers as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive product development experience including design and manufacture.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes.
• Aerospace experience preferred, wheel and brake experience desirable.
• Aircraft Systems knowledge or experience preferred.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects (DFMEA) and Risk Analysis.
• Project Management skills including cost / schedule tracking.
• Good communication skills – able to make presentations to customers and lead daily discussions with a group of engineers, designers and technicians.
• Available to travel as needed.
• Continuous Improvement training preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and participation in Annual Incentive Program.
• Comprehensive 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.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.