Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; New London (CT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead, to oversee design, analysis, testing, and optimization of mechanical systems at our Monsey, NY facility. The role demands senior technical leadership across concept development, feasibility studies, and manufacturing support.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 8–12+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical design, prototyping, and testing, plus strong CAD skills and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience in design, analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Strong experiment design and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to lead technicians or support teams in fabrication and testing.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and packaging.
• Plan feasibility studies and experiments with data collection and analysis.
• Direct support in detailed design, prototype fabrication, installation, testing.
• Develop engineering documentation, safety standards, and presentation materials.
• Provide senior technical guidance for maintenance, root-cause investigations, and bids.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Experiment design

Data interpretation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead

At Curtiss Wright we specialize in in the design, engineering and manufacturing of components/systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. Our facility in Monsey, NY has a focus on electrical units and housings for navy applications.

The Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead oversees the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of moderately complex mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging, providing advanced technical leadership across concept development, feasibility evaluation, prototype fabrication, and manufacturing support while ensuring system performance, safety, and reliability.

Location: Monsey, NY

Salary Range: $109,000 - $120,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Plan and execute feasibility studies and structured experiments, including data collection, analysis, reconciliation of predicted versus actual performance, and preparation of technical reports.

Direct support personnel in detailed design, prototype fabrication, installation, debugging, and testing activities to validate mechanical solutions and ensure manufacturability.

Develop and maintain engineering documentation, maintenance procedures, safety standards, and presentation materials to support solution visibility and operational readiness.

Provide senior-level technical guidance for equipment maintenance, root-cause investigations, and bid responses, developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8-12+ years of progressive mechanical design engineering experience, including hands-on system development, testing, and manufacturing support.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical system design, analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Strong capability in experiment design, data interpretation, and resolving discrepancies between modeled and actual results.
• Experience directing technicians or support teams in fabrication, testing, or equipment installation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, engineering documentation practices, and mechanical testing methods.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for cross-functional and customer-facing interactions.
• Ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex technical problems.

901D is a Defense Contractor; U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Person status is required for this position.

This position may require exposure to information subject to U.S. export control regulations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

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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.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law.

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.