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Friction Materials Engineer 3 Location: Akron, OH, United States Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 28, 2024 Job ID: 45215 Job Description Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner. Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth. * We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays * 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing * Competitive annual bonus incentive plan * Health and dental options effective day 1! The Friction Materials Engineer 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 of carbon friction materials and oxidation protection systems. Job Core Responsibilities * Review and analyze data while applying data analysis statistics. * Characterize materials using various techniques including optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) microscopy. * Support new program design teams as required. * Write material processing documents and maintain current processing documents. * Participate in conceptualizing, planning and executing carbon Research & Development (R&D) both in evolutionary and revolutionary stages of development. * Expected to interface with carbon production in various locations. * May be asked to support or direct university research as needed. * Expected to lead multiple projects simultaneously. Job Specifications Education: Bachelor degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering required. Master degree or PhD preferred. Years' Experience: 5+ years of engineering 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 is required. Understanding of Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI), 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%) This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders], or have refugee or asylee status). Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Par