Chief Engineer -Aerospace Actuation and Actuation Systems

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Health Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Referral Program

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Chief Engineer for Aerospace Actuation & Actuation Systems in Shelby, NC. You will provide technical direction across hydromechanical and electromechanical actuation, motion control, and related avionics, leading bid/proposal efforts and coordinating NPI/IRAD activities.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace actuation, systems engineering, and a track record of delivering on complex programs with customers and governance in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) required.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 15-30 years of experience in aerospace actuation / flight controls required.
• Experience leading communications with customers on technical topics, project progress and issue resolution.
• Experience in bid & proposal creation (technical proposals, NRE estimates).
• Experience evaluating/deriving requirements (flow down, decomposition, traceability, compliance).
• Experience creating aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.
• Experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-Why, Ishikawa, or equivalent.
• Track record delivering results on time and within budget.
• Mentoring technical talent and governance enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction within a matrix organization on bids/proposals and NPI/IRAD projects.
• Lead aerospace actuation design and system integration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace certification and safety standards.
• Collaborate with customers on technical topics and project progress.
• Develop and refine governance and best practices for the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Geared actuation

Motors/power electronics

Embedded software

Safety-critical architecture

Aerospace certification

Systems engineering

FAA/EASA compliance

DERIVED requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

## Chief Engineer -Aerospace Actuation and Actuation SystemsApplylocations: US-NC-Shelby: US-NC-Gastonia (ST-181): US-NC-Charlotte (Corp)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12891**Chief Engineer – Aerospace Actuation & Actuation Systems*****Curtiss-Wright is seeking a highly technical individual with expertise in aerospace actuation!***Reporting to the Director of Engineering at CW Actuation Division you will provide technical oversightand direction within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group. In this role, you will serve as a technicalexpert on aerospace actuation equipment and systems such as:• Hydromechanical actuation systems• Electromechanical actuation systems• Motion control systems• Flight control actuation• Power drive units (PDUs) and associated actuation components• High lift systems• Integrated hardware/software aerospace systems**LOCATION:** Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte, NC)***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 \***WHAT YOU BRING:**A successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience with the following areas of competence:• Mechanical design• Geared actuation• Motors/power electronics• Embedded software• Safety-critical architecture• Aerospace certification• Systems engineering• FAA/EASA compliance• DAL certified integrated systemsA qualified candidate will have passion and experience providing technical direction within amatrix engineering organization on Bids/Proposals and NPI/IRAD projects as well as meet the following criteria:* A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required.* A master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is preferred.* 15-30yrs of experience in aerospace actuation / flight controls is required.* Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.* Demonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (i.e., technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.).* Demonstrated experience evaluating an refining/deriving requirements (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, compliance, etc.).* Demonstrated experience creating aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.* Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent* A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.* A track record of creating and refining technical governance / best practices and holding team members accountable to comply with governance.* A track record of mentoring technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success.* A track record of advising senior leadership on technology development.* A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.**WHO WE ARE:**Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceCurtiss-Wright Actuation Division is approximately a $200 million Commercial and Military Aerospace business unit within Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The vision of the Actuation Group is to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high power motion control systems and components and to grow revenue via a combination of organic growth and aggressive M&A activity.The U.S. facility is the OEM Manufacturing Center of Excellence for flight control and utility actuation product lines. This modern 180,000 square-foot facility is ISO 9001/AS9100 certified and fully equipped for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of simple and complex mechanical and electromechanical systems and equipment. Significant investments have been made to expand and develop a modern manufacturing environment in order to meet the diverse industrial opportunities present in the global marketplace.Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-actuation.com/About/About-Actuation-Group#LI-AC1*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** 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 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.**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.**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.