
Engineer III - Wheel & Brake
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The Engineer III – Wheel & Brake supports all phases of new product development, from requirements definition and validation through design, qualification and certification testing, and initial entry into service. The role leads design efforts for assigned landing-system components, coordinates with customers and internal teams, and works to meet technical, cost, and schedule targets.
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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 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 the 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. Job 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 Works 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. This includes support work required from other engineering functions to support the LRU development. Works closely with supply chain and/or operations to ensure designs are manufacturable (DFM) while satisfying the Design to Cost (DTC) targets Responsible for ensuring drawings are released on time and are in conformance with design and drafting standards Responsible for the creation or review of internal and external customer deliverables (SDRLs) as required for a project Interfaces with the Lead Engineer, Functional Manager and/or other Engineering team members as required 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. Provides input to the preparation of Internal/external design reviews as required Responsible for coordinating with stress, thermal, vibration and reliability analysis engineers to ensure adequate margins against design requirements are met. Responsible for coordination with Supply Chain and/or Operations to ensure designs for manufacture while satisfying the Design to Cost targets. Support and/or lead as applicable Root Cause & Corrective Action for qualification, design, and manufacturing issues. Required to actively support Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Wheel & Brake department. Provides guidance to and mentors the junior and less experienced members of the W&B department. Evaluate technical sugges
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