Mechanical Engineer 3 Location : Simi Valley, CA, United States Job Family : Engineering Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 10, 2025 Job ID : 55204 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Job Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEER 3 Location: Parker Aerospace Group – FIRE, SAFETY, AND POWER SYSTEMS DIVISION, SIMI VALLEY, CA ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN: + AtParker Aerospace Group, 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. + As a member of our Parker Aerospace 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. + AtParker Aerospace Group,our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are happy to consider you for other roles at Parker that may be a good fit. + The 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. + AtParker Aerospace Group, it 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. + AtParker Aerospace Group,Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division, 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. POSITION SUMMARY: TheMechanical Engineer 3 (ME 3) will research, analyzes, designs, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products in the cable product line. ME 3 will develops and recommends solutions to engineering requirements for complex or specialized projects, to ensure that design objectives are met, including program scope, cost and schedule constraints. Applies engineering principles based on assigned engineering domain. ME 3 will works with engineering project managers or a cross ‐ functional team within the business unit on programs that serve the defense, aerospace, and energy markets. May have regular customer/supplier interaction. Functions and Responsibilities : ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Applies the engineering design process to develop conceptual and detailed cable product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements. Investigates design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost (non ‐ recurring and recurring), operational efficiency, and contractual requirements. May develop preliminary designs from customer input and descriptive information provided by others. + Applies scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design alternatives. Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision. Generates product validation and verification procedures to achieve customer and product specifications. May utilize and interpret predictive models to simulate and verify design concepts. + Provides technical information for review with cable product engineering team using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods (e.g. structured design process; customer design reviews). Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may write technical responses or proposals for customers. + Contributes to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements). Maintain efforts within defined cost and schedule constraints including status and root cause/corrective actions of associated variances. + Reviews cable product specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures. Applies problem solving techniques to identify and resolve design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team. + Shares specialized knowledge with others. Assigned to mentor new employees. May represent the company on specific projects or engineering tasks. + Sustains and supports existing cable products. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS: + MUST HAVEBachelor's degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering discipline, other acceptable degree in electrical or aerospace. A master’s degree is preferred. + Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 5 or more years of related experience in an aerospace environment. + Has knowledge of product area and domain and develops breadth of knowledge of industry practices, techniques, regulations, and policies. + Proficient with engineering design and analysis tools; ability to use standard software packages such as SolidWorks. May require using specialized software applications or languages. + Ability to apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. + Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects and team goals; applies judgment in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied. Works collaboratively in a team environment. + Proficient with standard project management tools and practices. + Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams. TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or move to other locations within or outside the facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The employee is occasionally required to travel. Essential Physical/Mental Abilities Required: Normal vision or correction to 20/20 including color vision. Conform to company safety policies and procedures. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: “This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements”. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes: Health and Wellbeing: + 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. Financial Security and Growth: + 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. Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: + 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. Career Advancement and Education: + Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program. Parker Purpose Opportunities: + Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. + Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year. Additional Benefits: + 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. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all 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 accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. (“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 to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination. 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. Target Budget Compensation Range: $115K-$130K plus 12.5% ACIP target (Annual Bonus) DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.