Parker Hannifin

Product Development Engineering Manager

Parker Hannifin$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; PE preferred, MS or MBA a plus.
  • 12-15 years of product development engineering experience, including 4 or more years in a management role.
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electronic, packaging, or optics engineering principles and project management.
  • Experience with concurrent engineering and industry regulations.
  • Ability to integrate knowledge from various engineering fields into own expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Product Design Engineers through coaching and individual development plans.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Own and ensure consistent application of the EPS Stage-Gate product development process.
  • Empower Market Segment HPTs to meet technical, schedule, and cost targets.
  • Manage the new product development and sustainment portfolio.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including coaching and training.
  • Culture of accountability and inclusion.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers.
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Support in protecting intellectual property and compliance requirements.
Full Job Description
Parker Hannifin

The Engineered Polymer Systems Product Development team specializes in the design of Polyurethane, PTFE, and Elastomeric sealing solutions for linear dynamic and rotary dynamic applications across multiple market segments including Automotive, Energy, Industrial, and Aerospace and Defense. This position is for a strategic manager, who will be responsible to lead, manage, and provide technical direction to the linear sealing product development engineering team. This role will interface heavily with the broader cross functional team in support of progressing team and program objectives. They will have responsibility for working with business counterparts to define and execute on future research and development needs to support product development and strategic growth goals.

Summary:

Leads the Parker Engineered Polymer Systems Product Design Engineering team; owns the definition, execution, and continuous improvement of the Stage-Gate product development process, talent development, and the product technology roadmap. Partners with Commercial and Operations teams for opportunity vetting, and empowers Market Segment HPTs to prioritize and execute new opportunities based on available HPT resources.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Design Engineers through regular 1:1s, performance coaching, individual development plans, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement; recognize and address performance gaps; maintain a skills matrix and targeted training plan.
  • Own the EPS Stage-Gate product development process, templates, and design controls; ensure consistent application across Market Segment HPTs.
  • Empower and coach Market Segment HPTs to execute programs to technical, schedule, and cost targets; establish clear cadences and escalation paths.
  • Manage the new product development and sustainment portfolio; align priorities to divisional strategy and the product technology roadmap.
  • Track portfolio health (gate readiness, schedule adherence, technical and manufacturing risk, engineering spend vs. plan) and remove roadblocks.
  • Partner with Commercial, BD, and Value Stream leaders to assess opportunities and drive quote/kill decisions.
  • Hold teams accountable for gate criteria, deliverable quality, and risk mitigation; support supplier/partner engagement as needed.
  • Ensure production readiness of new product with operations, drive completion of necessary project documentation, and launch product with product vitality index tracking.
  • Define and maintain the EPS product technology roadmap; identify and close technology and capability gaps within design engineering.
  • Define and report KPIs for team capability and engagement, time-to-market, launch quality, design to cost, and engineering productivity.
  • Drive collaboration between EPS and customer engineering teams.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with counterparts at key customers.
  • Protect Parker intellectual property and ensure compliance with confidentiality, data governance, and export control requirements (e.g., ITAR/EAR as applicable).
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a science technical discipline; PE is a plus, MS or MBA preferred.
  • 12-15 years of product development engineering experience, including prior management/supervisory responsibility for 4 or more years.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering theories, including either mechanical, electronic, packaging, and/or optics engineering theories, principles, concepts, techniques, project management and control, concurrent engineering, industry practices, regulations, and policies related to division products, services, markets, objectives and strategies.
  • Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of other related engineering areas from other experts to own area of expertise.

About Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. They are also demonstrating how their interconnected portfolio of motion and control technologies is critical to enabling a cleaner and sustainable world.

Parker Hannifin Careers

Join the vibrant team at Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, and be part of a company known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. At Parker Hannifin, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that allow professionals to advance their careers in an environment that fosters growth, leadership, and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At Parker Hannifin, every position contributes to our mission of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Parker Hannifin has a place for you.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that redefine industry standards. Parker Hannifin is at the forefront of technological innovation, and our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a culture that values diversity and creative problem-solving, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Grow Your Career

Parker Hannifin is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive training programs and a focus on career development, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed. Our commitment to professional development is matched by our dedication to promoting from within, providing a clear path for career advancement.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Parker Hannifin is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes teamwork, respect, and collaboration. With a global network of professionals, the opportunities for networking and cross-functional collaboration are vast. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world.

Benefits and Culture

Parker Hannifin offers a competitive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance to retirement plans, we provide the benefits that help you live a healthier and more secure life. Our inclusive culture encourages involvement and offers various channels for employees to express their ideas and insights.

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Learn more about Parker Hannifin
Size
54,640 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$13.5 billion
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