Engineering Manager - Wheel and Brake

Engineering Manager - Wheel and Brake

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Braking Systems

Location: USA AKRON OH

Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 18, 2026

Job ID: 68822

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The Engineering Manager is responsible for executing engineering activities relating to Parker Aerospace Braking Systems Division (BSD) products within the Wheel and Brake department. The Engineering Manager will ensure all department activities are effectively coordinated with other functional departments (Business Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing, etc.), as well as with the design engineering groups. Will also provide leadership to the Wheel and Brake engineers. This position will report directly to the Division Manager, Wheel, Brake and Carbon. This role will have direct reports.

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned team of engineers thru all phases of Wheel and Brake product life cycle including, R&T, B&P, NPI, and Sustaining Support activities

• Assign goals / monthly tasks and efficiently applies department resources to ensure their timely completion commensurate with project schedules and company business objectives .

• Department administration which includes performance evaluations, hiring of new employees, employee training and development, disciplinary action, budgeting, etc.

• Review and approval of wheel and brake engineering deliverables output for accuracy and correctness including but not limited to specifications, reports, engineering investigations, calculations and failure analyses

• Establish and maintain procedures and documentation compliant with BSD QMS (which is AS9100 compliant).

• Prioritize and direct daily department activities to ensure effective and efficient completion of department objectives.

• Directing appropriate updates of engineering projects and work with the engineers in the Wheel and Brake department.

• Support other engineering groups as needed.

• Continuous improvement of processes, practices and procedures used within the Wheel and Brake organization.

Note: The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (required), preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline

• 7+ years engineering experience, aerospace or automotive experience preferred

• 3+ years of engineering management preferred

• APQP experience preferred

• GT&D experience preferred

• Good planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills

• Experience in customer-facing role beneficial

• Extensive knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment, including full proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Advanced Excel skills are beneficial.

• Knowledge of SAP, Salesforce (or comparable CRM tool), MS Project, MS Power BI, and MS SharePoint beneficial but not required

• Continuous improvement (CI), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and regulatory audit experience beneficial but not required

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• 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

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.

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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