Principal Engineer - IR&D - Aerospace Hydraulic Pumps

About the role

The Principal Engineer role serves as a subject matter expert and design authority for axial piston variable displacement hydraulic pumps, supporting product improvement, next-generation technology development, and resolution of critical field issues. The role primarily researches and carries out complex or innovative engineering assignments requiring the development of new or improved methods, techniques, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical authority for the design, development and improvement of axial piston variable displacement pumps.
• Leads technical strategy and decision-making for advanced pump technologies, product enhancements, and critical field issues.
• Develops new or refined components, materials, processes, products, concepts and/or scientific methods by applying advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for assigned area.
• Evaluates costs, available resources, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Communicates and coordinates with other technical resources to provide technical recommendations, lessons learned, methods for problem-solving, analysis methodology, etc. to maximize contribution to multiple projects or programs.
• Makes technical proposals and presentations to various internal and external customer groups to influence business decisions.
• Conducts analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials, equipment or processes and completes required documentation by determining required actions, performing or directing completion of tasks and publishing findings and/or results.
• Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or products.
• Investigates, researches, and operationalizes new technologies in specialty or related areas to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives through the development of new engineering technology, product development, analytic tools, and key production principles and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending advanced-level educational workshops, reviewing technical and research publications, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Complies with Parker policies and aerospace industry regulations. Consistently applies established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
• Plans and conducts complex special assignments, generally involving the larger and more important projects or multiple projects. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Recommends major changes in procedures.
• Establishes goals and objectives to carry out programs or functions by coordinating efforts within and across the divisions.
• Acts as consultant to top management on significant issues. May provide technical leadership to others in integrated product development teams.
• Represents company on specific major 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).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical, aerospace, electronic, or systems engineering or a related technical discipline required. MS preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years of related experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of axial piston variable displacement hydraulic pump design theories, concepts, techniques, aerospace industry practices, regulations, and policies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to lead and implement, continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Ability to use standard business applications software (MS suite) and specialized data analysis (MATLAB), design (CATIA), and project management tools.
• Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of other related engineering areas or from other technical experts to own area of expertise.
• Ability to plan and conduct complex assignments where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and/or incomplete data; understand problems from a broad, long-term perspective.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend major changes to procedures.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from division leadership, external customers, other divisions, and top management on complex and critical matters.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to lead technology projects complex in scope and/or work of others.
• Ability to effectively mentor and develop emerging talent competencies by participating in goal setting, technical feedback, and problem-solving guidance.

Benefits

We Offer a Comprehensive And Competitive Total Compensation Package. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive compensation, including participation in annual incentive programs, and benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

• Benefit & Retirement Plans
• 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 up to 15 Company-Paid Holidays.
• Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility)
• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year.
• Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation week, veteran appreciation, and more!
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.
• Additional benefits such as employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000).
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
• A free, on-site, 24-hour Fitness Center available to all active Team Members.
• A grab-a-bite-to-eat at the on-site cafeteria that provides a wide array of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

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.