Product Engineering Manager — DoD-Cleared Leader (SC)

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 131,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Health Benefits

Learning & Development

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

ESPP

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Summerville, SC seeks a Product Engineering Manager to lead full lifecycle product engineering activities and define vision and roadmaps. You will allocate resources, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure products meet cost, quality, and performance targets.

The role requires DoD eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and a bachelor’s in engineering, with proven leadership in manufacturing or product-focused settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading product engineering teams in manufacturing or product-focused settings.
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans.
• Experience managing cross-functional product delivery involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, sales, and external stakeholders.
• Strong background in cost management, profitability analysis, and long-term planning for product portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product engineering functions by setting departmental objectives, allocating resources, and overseeing execution across multiple products or complex product lines.
• Define and execute product vision and roadmap by prioritizing product and customer requirements and ensuring alignment with company strategy, revenue targets, and market needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional product execution by partnering with design, manufacturing, quality, test, sales, marketing, and external partners to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee product validation and readiness activities, including beta and pilot programs, to ensure early-stage products meet performance, quality, and release criteria.
• Drive cost, profitability, and performance outcomes by developing and executing long-term plans for cost control, process improvement, and portfolio optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Engineering Leadership

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Summerville, SC seeks a Product Engineering Manager to lead full lifecycle product engineering activities and define vision and roadmaps. You will allocate resources, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure products meet cost, quality, and performance targets.

The role requires DoD eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and a bachelor’s in engineering, with proven leadership in manufacturing or product-focused settings.