Principal Engineer 4 - Friction Materials

　　Location : Akron, OH, United States

　　Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering

　　Job Type : Regular

　　Posted : Feb 8, 2024

　　Job ID : 45179

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　　Job Designation

　　The Principal Engineer – Friction Materials will play a full and active role in the activities and operations of the Friction Materials team with specific responsibilities for the design, manufacturing, review, analysis and/or characterization of both physical and dynamic properties ofcarbon friction materialsand oxidation protection systems.

　　Job Core Responsibilities

　　· Review and analyze data while applying data analysis statistics; including characterizing materials using various techniques such as optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) microscopy.

　　· Participate in conceptualizing, planning and executing carbon R&D both in evolutionary and revolutionary stages of development. Including new products and/or improvements to present products as a company project or for a specific customer. This work is both theoretical and experimental in nature.

　　· Assess data and provide recommendations and approvals.

　　· Support new program design teams as required.

　　· Write material processing documents and maintain current processing documents.

　　· Participate in customer briefings, design reviews, and demonstrations by providing technical assistance and guidance.

　　· Routine interface with carbon production in various locations.

　　· Support or direct university research as needed.

　　· Lead multiple projects simultaneously.

　　Job Specifications

　　Education: Bachelor degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering required. Master degree or PhD preferred.

　　Years' Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in tribology, carbon/carbon processing, carbon oxidation protection or field related to aircraft carbon/carbon brake technology desired.

　　Skills:

　　· Background in carbon/carbon composites required.

　　· Understanding of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) required, high temperature processing and friction wear and tear (tribology) of carbon and carbon oxidation protection systems desired.

　　· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visual Basic Programming.

　　· Good communication skills – ability to communicate opinions, ideas, or facts to others in formal or informal environments.

　　· Registration as a Chartered Engineer (UK) or Professional Engineer (US) desired.

　　· Continuous Improvement (CI) training/experience desired.

　　· Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Risk Analysis desired.

　　· Available to travel as needed (10-15%)

　　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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

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