Curtiss-Wright
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
US-PA-Cheswick (EMD) · US-PA-Pittsburgh
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We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
Designs and analyzes complex electro-mechanical components and systems. Conducts studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs others in the development of design information for use in drawings and specifications. Serves as leader for small technical teams.
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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Identify and design tooling and fixtures to enable safe and efficient manufacturing of parts/ assemblies
Understand and apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design to Cost (DTC) concepts to development and production projects
Understand and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts during manufacturing and drawing review and development
Plans, coordinates, and executes complex manufacturing engineering activities such as routine operational or methods analyses related to labor standards, reviews product/project flow data, tooling, equipment and labor requirements for use in conducting manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce production unit cost.
Provide Shop support for assigned projects
Provide field service and supplier support as necessary for assigned projects
Develop and/or revise work instructions, routings, manufacturing processes/procedures, tool drawings and related manufacturing software for assigned projects
Identify new and/or improved processes for reducing rework, cycle-time, and costs for assigned projects
Participate in Kaizen Events, Process Mapping and Project Readiness reviews
Ability to apply software specific to role such as: MS office, VISIO, SolidEdge, TeamCenter, Oracle and AutoCad
Develop quotations for assigned product(s)
Understands customer perspectives and inputs and takes appropriate responsive actions
Leads project team or technical team meetings by setting the right environment so team member’s ideas flow freely.
Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, Master’s degree would be a benefit.
Minimum prior work experience of 15 years in the area of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or a closely related engineering field.
Significant experience in an industrial, shop or manufacturing environment.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to created models and drawings, present design reviews and coordinate multiple project responsibilities.
Must be a team player.
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Experience/credentials that would be a plus:
Prior Defense, Nuclear, Power Generation or heavy manufacturing experience with rotating machinery.
Experience with manufacturing processes, such as machining, welding, winding, or assembly.
Experience with fixture or tooling design and manufacture
Ability to tolerate and drive change.
Learning agility.
Ability to perform stress analysis for the design of lifting and handling equipment.
3D CAD package(s) (e.g. SolidEdge, Solid Works, Inventor, etc.).
Microsoft Office.
Who we are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
At this facility we have a flexible work schedule – Work from home (1 to 2 days) OR 9/80 schedule.
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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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