Mechanical Engineer III - Wheel & Brake
Location : Akron, OH, United States
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Nov 21, 2025
Job ID : 61099
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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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer 3 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.
Essential Functions
Act as the Lead Designer or Lead Engineer on assigned projects for multiple LRU's; 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 LRU's 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 LRU's. 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 (SDRL's) 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 suggestions pertaining to manufacturing operations and production facility requests for engineering service
Participates in the evaluation of product non-conformances from the production facility with a view to becoming a Material Review Board signatory
Consults with and seeks guidance from the Product Line Expert (PLE), SME (Subject Matter Expert) and Chief Engineers as required
Qualifications
Bachelor degree (required) in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Extensive product development experience including design and manufacture.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes.
Aerospace experience preferred, wheel and brake experience desirable.
Aircraft Systems knowledge or experience preferred.
Experience with Design Failure Mode and Affects (DFMEA) and Risk Analysis
Project Management skills including cost / schedule tracking.
Good communication skills - able to make presentations to customers and lead daily discussions with a group of engineers, designers and technicians.
Available to travel as needed.
Continuous Improvement training preferred.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
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.
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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