Senior Manager, Mechanical Design & Structural Integrity

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K with employer match

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and development

Referral program

Competitive pay

Recognition

Employee stock purchase plan

Inclusive and supportive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks a Sr. Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering & Structural Integrity in Shelby, NC. You will lead a 10–12 person team within the Actuation Division, directing mechanical design, structural analyses, and technical documentation to deliver reliable actuation solutions for aerospace customers.

The role emphasizes governance, KPI-driven performance, and collaboration with PM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet budget and schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• A master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
• 15-20 years of experience in managing complex mechanical design and analysis in aerospace/industrial industries.
• Experience managing an engineering department with solid line reporting.
• Experience communicating with customers on technical topics and project progress.
• Experience with bid & proposal creation (technical proposals, NRE estimates).
• Experience collaborating with Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of ~10-12 engineers in mechanical design & structural integrity.
• Oversee conceptual design, gear design, and CAD modeling; design calculations & requirement validation.
• Lead MRB evaluation and disposition of non-conformances.
• Conduct structural integrity analyses (stress, thermal, vibration).
• Prepare technical documentation (drawings, SDRLs, reports).
• Ensure department governance and KPI development to drive execution.

Skills

People management

CAD/PLM

Ansys

FMEA/FMECA

Client communication

Project governance

Resource allocation

Technical leadership

Leadership in matrix org

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Ansys

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks a Sr. Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering & Structural Integrity in Shelby, NC. You will lead a 10–12 person team within the Actuation Division, directing mechanical design, structural analyses, and technical documentation to deliver reliable actuation solutions for aerospace customers.

The role emphasizes governance, KPI-driven performance, and collaboration with PM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet budget and schedule commitments.