Position Summary
The Division Engineering Manager leads CSS’s engineering function, which includes product development engineer teams across multiple technical disciplines and material testing and development. Additionally, the Division Engineering Manager supports manufacturing engineering to drive process simplification and automation.
This role reports to the Division General Manager and leads a team of department managers and highly skilled expert-level engineers. The Division Engineering Manager will partner closely with Marketing and has regular and frequent interactions with customers, multiple business areas, program management and Division and Group leadership.
Responsibilities
- Aligns engineering objectives and project plans with overall business unit or division strategy.
- Develop plans for multiple project teams and determine resource allocation by reviewing technical proposals, internal and subcontract capabilities, and conferring with management.
- Manage the deployment of resources among teams and for engineers assigned to various programs (e.g. matrix to a business team).
- Provides leadership and direction on product development and research activities and the introduction of new technology; maintains research streams.
- Leads the team and expert staff in interpreting complex technical requirements, managing associated risk throughout the development cycle, and completing technical studies and design reviews.
- Maintains frequent formal and informal program management and customer interface to present status and/or drive project plans; assess and make technical determinations on changes in customer requirements (e.g. design specifications; change impact on cost/schedule). May act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for projects applying Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Determines the implementation of internal product development process (e.g. structured design process) and assesses conformance, impact, and trends in development time and cost.
- Maintains consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation procedures and reporting capabilities.
- Takes appropriate steps to protect and safeguard Parker intellectual property.
- Accountable for full budget planning and non-recurring/recurring cost management with significant impact on division engineering costs and that may include engineering systems and multiple facilities.
- With division leadership, develops long range plans to meet both current and anticipated growth and resource challenges (e.g. workforce planning; new technical systems investments).
- Partners with customers or program management to identify opportunities for product innovation or systems solutions and leads innovation that results in breakthrough solutions.
- Interfaces with division staff and serves as a primary liaison on technical capabilities.
- Provides input to the technology roadmap and division business plans.
- Makes recommendations and decisions on human resources actions (e.g. staffing, training, compensation, etc. consults with leadership on exceptional cases.
- Communicate and implement actions to ensure Parker values and company policies are well understood and maintained (e.g. business ethics; integrity; inclusion).
- Identifies and creates technical training and development plans.
- Mentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others.
- Maintain leadership and technical capabilities through continued education or training.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate) in engineering or a science technical discipline
- Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
Experience/Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 15 years of related experience.
- Has prior leadership responsibility for 4 or more years including management of multiple teams and projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge and overall understanding of multiple engineering and/or scientific fields and specialized product/system integration requirements, especially related to composite and metal sealing systems.
- Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to create differentiated competitive advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and lead research and investment in new technologies and in creating linkage between product/system design, manufacturing, and business results.
- Experience with comprehensive program and design reviews and/or other customer requirements, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
- Thorough knowledge of competitor and industry practices, government regulations, and internal policies.
Work Authorization:
- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R § 120.15 is required.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting or standing.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for extended periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at or @parkerhannifin.
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”)
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Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $147,877 annually to $258,802 annually.
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to the job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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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.