• Project Engineer - Materials/Process

    Parker Hannifin Corporation (Mentor, OH)


    Project Engineer - Materials/Process

     

    Location : MENTOR, OH, United States

     

    Job Family : Engineering

     

    Job Type : Regular

     

    Posted : Oct 27, 2025

     

    Job ID : 60560

     

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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

     

    The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

    SUMMARY

    As part of overall duties to provide failure analysis will evaluate a variety of technical and cost factors for products, materials, and manufacturing processes of diverse/difficult scope and complexity and recommends engineering and manufacturing actions to attain design objectives. Coordinates or conducts research and analysis of materials and processes on assigned products or programs.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Materials and Processes research and development of new configuration, new product and development or introduction for thermal management and gas turbine fuel systems including manifolds, valves and fuel nozzles utilizing state of the art materials and joining processes.

    + Subj ect matter expertise in heat treatment, vacuum and induction brazing, GTAW, EB and Laser welding, forgings, castings, coatings and chemical processing methods.

    + Support materials issues, metallographic preparation and evaluation, SEM/EDS, materials failure investigation and analysis, fatigue, stress, fracture mechanism, fractorgraphy corrosion analysis, knowledge with ability to provide support to other engineering disciplines as well as management and customers.

    + Thorough understanding of all metallurgical aspects of Iron-base alloys, Stainless steels, Ni, Co, Ti Al and composite materials.

    + Knowledge and acumen within raw material processing of metallics, ceramics and composites, additive manufacturing of materials including stainless steels Aluminum, Ni-base superalloys and non-metallics.

    + Interface with customers offering guidance and manufacturability on materials and process as it relates to customer systems or interface condition and environments.

    + Support production operation with improving process yields and reducing scrap through lab and 6-sigma driven investigations .

    + Write comprehensive, detailed and concise reports that include preparation and delivery in MS Office applications and deliver through stand up or vitual presentations.

    + Possess familiarity with AS9100, Nadcap and FAA regulations with ability to make improvements to quality management processes.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + BS, MS or PHD in materials science, metallurgical engineering or related discipline with process engineering knowledge required.

    + Six (6) or more years of related experience required, including 3-5 years of experience in failure analyses, equipment and techniques i.e. SEM, EDS, BSE, ESED and other advance metallographic techniques used in aerospace field .

    + Demonstrated field experience in non-ferrous metallurgy including nickel base, cobalt base, titanium, aluminum and other corrosion and oxidation resistant alloys .

    + Experience working through problem solving teams within an engineering and quality driven organization with diverse technical backgrounds .

    + Adaptive and resilient to daily changes in work scheduling to meet internal customer demands with strong written and presentation skills .

     

    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 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.

     

    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”)

     

    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)