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Project Leader

Location : ERIE, PA, United States

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 10, 2025

Job ID : 60924

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The NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) Division is a leading innovator in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced vibration and motion control solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality products that enhance the performance and safety of various aerospace applications. Our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-drivenProject Leaderto lead new product introduction (NPI) process for Equipment Isolator projects as well as other A&D NPI Projects as needed (in FW or RW). The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with cross-function teams and customers, and a history of successfully bringing complex products to market. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage cross-functional teams, customer communications, and ensure alignment with business objectives. This leader will be comfortable acting independently within program authorizations.

+ Lead NPI Projects: Oversee the entire new product introduction process from concept to production utilizing our Project development standard process and software, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, marketing, and customer teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders. Will be comfortable negotiating various aspects of scope with the customer.

+ Project Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets (Non-Recurring Engineering “NRE”). Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution. Manage scope change throughout project life.

+ Financial and Contract Analysis: Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc.), experience with contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.

+ Products Requirement Management: Gather and document product requirements from customers and stakeholders. Ensure that all requirements are clearly communicated to the engineering and development teams.

+ Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality standards throughout the NPI process. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to conduct oversee testing, validation, and verification activities.

+ Regulatory Compliance: Follow internal guidelines and processes for attaining regulatory approvals for products and ensure security of sensitive documents.

+ Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and processes for NPI, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Mandatory Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field with 4+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

+ Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to negotiate resources, schedules and requirements

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

+ Familiarity with project management tools such as project scheduling, risk and scope management

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements

+ Master’s degree

+ PMP Certification

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

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”)

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