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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Senior Mechanical Engineer in Fairborn, Ohio
Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will perform various analyses, design, and/or assembly related to manufacturing engineering projects. You will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. You will collaborate with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. You will make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Your role will include analyzing quality indicators to determine root cause and maintaining records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. You will direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. You will also provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation. This includes thermal analysis and use of other analytical / modeling tools. Capability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results.
Location: Dayton, OH
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
Conceptual design, 3D modeling, Piece part and Assembly level drawings
Support engineering releases and revisions
Support development testing and validation
Analyze failures and recommend corrective action
Hands on prototype validation
Performance requires physical attendance and may require limited travel
Assess new and existing product to optimize design efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness.
What You Bring
3D CAD and mechanical design. SolidWorks experience is ideal
5+ years of advanced design of mechanical/ electro-mechanical assemblies, embedded industry preferred
3 years of product design experience
Design of sheet metal, machined parts, cable assemblies, and/or harnesses
Working knowledge of fasteners, press-in hardware, adhesives and assembly methods
Knowledge of materials (aluminum, plastics, copper) and finishes (anodizing, painting, plating)
Basic structural and fluid dynamics
Basic thermal and airflow calculations
Knowledge in designing for thermal / vibration /shock applications
Understanding of product design for outdoor, dynamic or harsh environments; Military product design highly desirable
Familiarity with MIL standards. Strong preference to experience with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461
Knowledge of experience in Injection molding, Thermoform, Casting and other high-volume production methods desirable
Experience with cable harnesses, wiring and cable management products and cable drawings
Experience with specifying or selecting wire size, wire type, terminals and crimping requirements, electrical terminations
Knowledge of UL requirements for safety of electronic assemblies desirable
Ability to develop test plans, fixtures and conduct in-house systems and basic testing. Support activities at external testing facilities (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI)
Knowledge or experience in basic PCB layout and design desirable
Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management system desirable
Strong engineering skills with internal team project management duties
Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties
Ability to determine/initiate tasks
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for near and long-term resolution
Conduct internal design reviews and interface directly with customer or internal departments regarding product requirements and details
Hands on involvement with manufacturing group evaluating prototypes of new products and implementing improvements in the design for manufacturability
Ability to work with component vendors and outside manufacturing contractors to resolve process and design issues
Knowledge of Bill of Materials structure and documentation standards (ANSI Y14.5)
Check engineering drawings and evaluate tolerances
Create assembly and part drawings
Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications: Excel, Project, PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
Who We Are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is Engineered to Succeed. You will join the agile Parvus® Product Design and Applications Engineering team to aggressively develop innovative off-the-shelf and application-specific technology solutions at the heart of defense and aerospace platforms. Our products and solutions are engineered to provide the critical core computing and networking technologies for ground vehicles, aircraft, missiles, sensors, launch vehicles, and spacecraft, including manned and autonomous unmanned systems.
#LI-YH1 #IND
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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