Org Marketing Statement
Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.
In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.
Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.
We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays 401(k) with a 5 matching contribution with immediate investing Competitive annual bonus incentive plan Health benefits effective day 1!
Our Fire Safety and Power Systems division brings together an extensive range of skills and abilities to support some of the world’s leading commercial, business and military aircraft manufacturers. Our Milwaukie, OR site specializes in Power Generation, Power Conversion, Magnetics, and Sensors for extreme environment applications.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining will be supporting root cause investigations and implementing design changes stemming from issues reported by suppliers, customers, and the production line specific to the rotating machine (generator) technologies critical to the success of the business. The position requires a technical background with strong communication skills capable of delivering technical results to a cross functional team.
Job Core Responsibilities• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis with Design Engineers and Manufacturing for existing products• Negotiate technical solutions with customers and suppliers for subassembly and component level items• Create models using a variety of modeling and simulation tools• Identify, launch, and follow documentation changes through the change order process• Identify and research technology as needed for optimized design solutions• Provide leadership and mentoring to other engineers and interns performing mechanical tasks • Represent the company as a design professional in company internal and external meetings and work directly with the customer to determine detailed requirements and deliverables• Working within cross-functional teams to support industry-leading products• Communicate clearly with internal and external customers• Collaborate with Manufacturing to leverage and improve manufacturing process capabilities• Support obsolescence process as a technical resource, selecting replacements and finding solutions• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance on-site is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary. A flexible schedule policy is available. • Other responsibilities as assigned.
Job SpecificationsEducation: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master degree preferredYears of Experience: 3-5 years of relevant design experienceSkills: • [Preferred] Familiarity with aerospace product lifecycle, including designing to MIL-STD-810 and DO-160, environmental test requirements and willingness to learn• Experience in design of rotating machines [highly desirable] and willingness to learn• Mastery of mechanical engineering concepts, including heat transfer, rotor dynamics, vibration, and finite element analysis (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation)• Comfortable knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)• Excellent proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)• Temperature and/or vibration test experience highly desirable• Experience in leading projects or programs• Experience in multi-physics design and analysis (electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluid dynamics)• Creativity, good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills• Ability and aptitude to mentor junior Engineers and interns
Relationships • Reports to Sustaining Engineering Manager• On a day-to-day basis interacts with Manufacturing, Test engineering, Marketing, Sales, Contracts, Purchasing, and Quality• External relationships include customers & vendors
Conditions 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination
Drug Tests
Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.
