Engineer II - Wheel & Brake Support

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.

Position Summary

The Engineer 2 - Wheel & Brake Support will be working within a team that provides technical support for wheel and brake equipment on legacy aircraft and potentially new programs. You will help ensure that designs meet the requirements defined by the customer, government agencies, and BSD internal standards. This encompasses adherence to performance, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Collate various actions from Procurement, Manufacturing, and Technical Support for management review of priorities. Once determined, supporting resolution of the actions and questions

• When required, lead / be responsible for small sub-projects within larger Wheel and Brake efforts.

• Conduct performance calculations and simulations to validate that the equipment will meet the required design requirements.

• Providing technical guidance to Parker Meggitt suppliers on drawing queries, issues and product non-conformances to enable supply of product

• Conduct technical assessments of alternative materials as a result of obsolescence and shortages in the supply chain

• Provide technical support to the wheel and brake MRB approved engineers for concession reviews and dispositions

• Responsible for the creation of EPCN's (Engineering Production Change Notices) and EDN's (Engineering Deviation Notices) related to sustaining support activities in conformance with internal processes, including QAP11-00-02

• Approve drawing updates and amendments related to sustaining activities

• Support Root Cause & Corrective Action activities for manufacturing issues.

• Helps to ensure relevant program targets are satisfied, including technical performance, non-recurring costs (NRC), recurring costs (RC), and project milestones (Schedule) where applicable. This includes coordination with other Engineering functions, such as stress, thermal, vibration, and reliability, to support the equipment development.

• Works closely with assigned Test Engineers and team engineers to assist in the development of test documents and test set-up drawings

• Assists in the maintenance of equipment parts lists and drawing reviews to ensure drawings are released on time and are in conformance with design and drafting standards.

• When required, support a Lead W&B engineer and/or Lead W&B Designer through various phases of equipment development including requirements management, requirements validation, design manufacturing phase, qualification/ certification testing and initial entry into service.

• Consult with and seek guidance from the Lead W&B Engineer, Subject Matter Expert and Chief Engineers as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years related experience OR related Master degree with 6 months of experience
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes - required
• Aircraft Systems knowledge/exposure/experience - required
• Proficiency in the use of Smarteam for document creations, modifications and approval routing - preferred
• Proficiency in the use of CATIA - preferred
• Proficient in the use of SAP to conduct 'where used' analysis for change notice creations - preferred
• Experience/ Exposure with DFMEAs and Risk Analysis - preferred
• Project Management skills including schedule tracking
• Able to travel to local suppliers/manufacturing sites, in addition to sites outside of the country when necessary
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools
• Follows standard practices and procedures
• Builds stable working relationships internally

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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.

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")

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