Engineering Manager II

Location : Irvine, CA, United States

Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Mar 11, 2025

Job ID : 55170

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Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, 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 integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a result, our business has seen consistent growth and, best of all, our team members share in Parker’s success.

The Director of Mechanical Systems is responsible and accountable for the management and direction of the Mechanical Engineering Department people engaged in the design and development of electro-mechanical systems.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Must be a US Citizen.

Responsible for:

• Engineering Department achievement of Company contractual requirements and customer satisfaction within cost and schedule commitments.

• Improvement in department capabilities to support Company growth objectives through IR&D/CR&D personnel development and training.

• Preparation/implementation of planning to achieve continuous improvement in engineering excellence, productivity and profitability.

• Supervises exempt Managers and Supervisors within the Engineering Department and may supervise key professional and non-exempt technical personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize and staff the Engineering Department to provide for an efficient use of people, equipment and facilities.

• Establish and maintain an appropriate engineering staff with the technical skills and experience to serve Company markets and growth objectives.

• Assure proper engineering and technical staff support of contracts undertaken by the Company to include:

• Full understanding of the contract(s) specifications, schedule, test and interface needs as well as the costs to perform contract requirements.

• Clear and written direction regarding assignment of responsibility and accountability.

• Establishment of meaningful budgets, schedule milestones and reportage sufficient to meeting contract commitments.

• Maintain technological currency within Company market areas and recommend/direct Company IR&D/CR&D efforts to promote engineering excellence and readiness for expanded market activity.

• Develop technical strategies for new products or programs and implement with IR&D/CR&D efforts, as applicable.

• To work closely with the V.P. of Engineering in evaluating prospective projects, preparing proposals and engineering support of marketing activities, where appropriate.

• Work closely with the Director of Operations to insure an efficient transition of projects from Engineering to Manufacturing.

• Perform building security code-out responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master degree (M.A.) or equivalent preferred; and 10 to 15 years related experience and/or training.BS in engineering undergraduate degree required. Five years of supervisory engineering management experience desired. Requires experience with design and fabrication of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, and environmental control systems. Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry is required. General machine shop experience is a plus. Should have hands-on experience in hydraulics, mechanical feed systems, linear controls, basic electronics and servo-mechanisms, as well as experience in vapor cycle systems and thermodynamics. Professional and/or technical certifications from accredited educational institutions desired.

Must keep current with engineering field. Should be able to perform field support if required. Travel is occasionally required. Relatively long travel trips may be required from time to time. Extended hours and overtime are occasionally required to meet job requirements. Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required.

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,798 - $235,961.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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. Must be a US Citizen.

(“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 toKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) andGenetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination)

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.