Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace/Defense

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Aston, PA seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, analysis, testing, and lifecycle support of mechanical systems used in aircraft arresting and recovery. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions for both existing products and new development.

The role is fully on-site in Aston and requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of Mechanical Design experience; defense/aerospace preferred.
• Experience creating complex mechanical and/or electro-mechanical designs.
• Knowledge of industrial and machine design and analysis.
• Lead roles in product development and engineering processes.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes: machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, wire EDM, sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using CATIA V5 or similar.
• Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and related standards for drawing creation.
• Experience with FMEA and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Team player with strong communication.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and control systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design complex new equipment, machinery and components for multiple product lines to meet specifications and manufacturability.
• Create component designs and drawings using CATIA V5.
• Generate manufacturing drawings and specify tolerancing requirements.
• Develop engineering solutions and proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs.
• Develop engineering documentation for new products.
• Perform engineering analysis including hand calculations and FEA.
• Communicate with customers on project and design challenges.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and PM for transitions from prototype to production.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CATIA V5

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

FMEA

Tolerance analysis

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Aston, PA seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, analysis, testing, and lifecycle support of mechanical systems used in aircraft arresting and recovery. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions for both existing products and new development.

The role is fully on-site in Aston and requires up to 10% travel.