About the position
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and 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. This global impact is what makes our work at Parker Meggitt so meaningful. 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 professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, 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. This is not just a job but a continuous learning and growth journey. At Parker Aerospace Group, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to attracting talented new team members is 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 at Parker that may be a good fit. Your unique perspective and ideas are what we value most. Parker Aerospace Group, Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing, ending with delivery to customers. Parker Aerospace Group is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines, including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more. Parker Aerospace Group - Simi Valley, CA, is also a key supplier in selecting energy markets, including nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.
Responsibilities
- Provides significant expertise in developing a range of engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of new and existing Meggitt products
- Improves current production processes to manufacture products, using applicable methods and procedures
- Transfers new products into production from a 'design for manufacturability' approach
- Participates in developing and maintaining documentation for processes and designs
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of designing manufacturing/test tooling fixtures
- Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
- Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts
- Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support
- On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines
- Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards
- Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity
- Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
- Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions
- Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth
- Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program
- Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
- Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year
- Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
- Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
- Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options
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