Division Engineering Manager

About the position

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $15 billion, global company. With annual sales of over $15 billion in fiscal year 2022, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 45 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 66 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges. By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges. Responsible to lead and manage a major Division engineering function with significant research and product development investments, multiple engineering programs and teams, and long-range business impact. Ensures that Division and business unit engineering objectives, contractual requirements, and customer expectations are met, including required program scope, cost and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad perspective and strategic direction and delegation in managing engineering teams and resources to align with the Division's business plan and mission.
• Identify future markets and define the technology roadmap used across programs and business units.
• Leverage systems, product and process technologies to create differentiated competitive advantage.
• Provide leadership and direction on product development and research activities and the introduction of new technology.
• Lead the team and expert staff in interpreting complex technical requirements, associated risk, and completing technical studies and design reviews.
• Ensure the successful completion of critical stages of multiple projects/programs in coordination with division leadership and program management.
• Involved in high-level strategy decisions and implementation plans.
• Maintain influential customer contacts on significant technical issues and business opportunities.
• Direct and guide the implementation and coordination of processes and programs for multiple functional areas and/or business units.
• Manage broad budget and accountability for technical and engineering systems investments.
• Consult with division leadership on long-range plans to meet both current and anticipated growth and resource challenges.
• Assess and determine effective workforce plans to meet business and engineering demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or a science technical discipline; Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 15 or more years of related experience.
• Prior management-level leadership of multiple teams for 6 years.
• Comprehensive understanding of varied products, systems, and technologies represented by the Division or Group.
• Proven track record of introducing new-to-market technology and/or product commercialization.
• Ability to recognize, quantify, and effectively communicate the business impact of innovative solutions and value creation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the research and integration of new technologies.
• Influences organizational and business strategy, priorities, and functional objectives at all leadership levels.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences.
• Effective speaker and presenter; serves as a spokesperson or in a liaison role with universities and other research institutions.