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Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers' engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry's broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

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• On-Highway (Heavy Duty)

• On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty)

• Construction

• Agricultural

• Oil & Gas

• Mining & Power Generation

• Marine

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Position Summary

Position Summary:

Perform functions to direct, administer and execute research and development activities for new product designs to meet the needs of the market within the capabilities of our manufacturing environment and perform, direct and administer special projects. Must be an advocate and use principles of the Win strategy.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Responsible for special projects development. Accountable from start to completion of project goals, objectives and budgets to develop new and improved products. Responsible for achieving target costs for all components.

To be a technical consultant for component and system problems for internal and external customers. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, sales/marketing and other divisional, group and corporate personnel to resolve technical matters dealing with projects.

Coordinate and communicate with material suppliers on new materials or processes applicable to new products.

Identify new product and market opportunities through various avenues such as outside consultants, trade shows and customer visits and industry surveys.

Align internal divisions and outside suppliers to ensure that support for Master timing, test and validation plans, prototype needs and budgetary constraints are agreed and met.

Serve as prime point of contact for customer interface and status on new products being developed for alternative markets.

Leads the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes.

Creates and tracks the master gantt for the entire program; ensures all deliverables and milestones are met per customer request.

Creates and tracks the open issues list for the entire program. Hold weekly and biweekly meetings as necessary.

Establishes supply chain. Ensures team participation and tracks to meet budgeted cost targets per plan.

Creates, establishes and ensures that the system and component validation test plans (DVP&R) are met and that the end product meets or exceeds customer expectations as outlined in customer value proposition.

Ensures that all supporting divisions meet their component and validation targets and dates per Win Strategy.

Manages the entire program per Win Strategy. Holds stage gate reviews per master time plan.

Ensures the project team is trained as required.

Encourages participation. Ensures that all concerned are appropriately involved. Creates a stable working environment.  Clarifies the decision-making process and tracks action items to closure.

Plans and tracks the project team effort; achieves BETA milestones

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical, electrical or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

- Individual should be highly organized with the ability to follow project through to completion.

- Previous experience with new product launches and new product commercialization.

- Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and a background in design

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• 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

• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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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.