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Mechanical Engineer 3

Location : Simi Valley, CA, United States

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 4, 2025

Job ID : 55204

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ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN:

+ 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.

+ Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

mechanical engineer 3

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer 3 will research, analyzes, designs, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products. Develops and recommends solutions to engineering requirements for complex or specialized projects or systems, to ensure that design objectives are met, including program scope, cost and schedule constraints. Applies engineering principles based on assigned engineering domain. Works with engineering project or a cross-functional team within the business unit. May have regular customer/supplier interaction.

Functions and Responsibilities :

+ Applies the engineering design process to develop conceptual and detailed product specifications by analyzing performance and customer requirements. Investigates design factors such as function, pressure vs temperature curves, 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 product engineering teams 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; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; 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 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.

+ Supports product strategy and technology roadmap development.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

+ EDUCATIONREQUIREMENT- bachelor's degree (BS) in an mechanical engineering discipline.

+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 5 or more years of related experience.

+ Has thorough 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. 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.

+ Preferred, but not required: Experience with pressure vessels, pressure switches, and pneumatic valve design experience.

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.

Additional Comments:

+ The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.

+ The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions.

+ The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, includes:

Competitive Compensation

+ Pay range is $100,300 to $166,900

+ Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

+ Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

+ 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)