Senior Manufacturing Engineer

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 EMD in Cheswick/Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze and lead electro-mechanical systems. The role emphasizes tool design, DFMA concepts, and production support across multiple projects, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires extensive experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, proficiency in 3D CAD tools, and the ability to manage complex manufacturing initiatives while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering; Master’s preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 15 years in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial/shop/manufacturing environments; strong communication.
• Ability to create models/drawings and coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Designs and analyzes complex electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Directs others in development of design information for drawings/specifications.
• Leads small technical teams; provides shop and field support as needed.
• Develops work instructions, routings, and manufacturing processes/procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce rework, cycle-time, and costs.
• Applies DFM/DFA/DTC concepts to development and production projects.
• Leads meetings and drives project readiness and Kaizen events.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

DFM/DFA/DTC

3D CAD

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TeamCenter

AutoCAD

Visio

Oracle

SolidEdge

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

Designs and analyzes complex electro-mechanical components and systems. Conducts studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs others in the development of design information for use in drawings and specifications. Serves as leader for small technical teams.

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:

• Identify and design tooling and fixtures to enable safe and efficient manufacturing of parts/assemblies
• Understand and apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design to Cost (DTC) concepts to development and production projects
• Understand and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts during manufacturing and drawing review and development Plans, coordinates, and executes complex manufacturing engineering activities such as routine operational or methods analyses related to labor standards, reviews product/project flow data, tooling, equipment and labor requirements for use in conducting manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce production unit cost.
• Provide Shop support for assigned projects
• Provide field service and supplier support as necessary for assigned projects
• Develop and/or revise work instructions, routings, manufacturing processes/procedures, tool drawings and related manufacturing software for assigned projects
• Identify new and/or improved processes for reducing rework, cycle-time, and costs for assigned projects
• Participate in Kaizen Events, Process Mapping and Project Readiness reviews
• Ability to apply software specific to role such as: MS office, VISIO, SolidEdge, TeamCenter, Oracle and AutoCad
• Develop quotations for assigned product(s)
• Understands customer perspectives and inputs and takes appropriate responsive actions
• Leads project team or technical team meetings by setting the right environment so team member’s ideas flow freely.
• Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, Master’s degree would be a benefit.
• Minimum prior work experience of 15 years in the area of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Significant experience in an industrial, shop or manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to created models and drawings, present design reviews and coordinate multiple project responsibilities.
• Must be a team player.
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
• Experience/credentials that would be a plus: Prior Defense, Nuclear, Power Generation or heavy manufacturing experience with rotating machinery.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, such as machining, welding, winding, or assembly.
• Experience with fixture or tooling design and manufacture Ability to tolerate and drive change.
• Learning agility.
• Ability to perform stress analysis for the design of lifting and handling equipment.
• 3D CAD package(s) (e.g. SolidEdge, Solid Works, Inventor, etc.).
• Microsoft Office.

Who we are:

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today.

Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry.

http://www.emd.cwfc.com/ At this facility we have a flexible work schedule - Work from home (1 to 2 days) OR 9/80 schedule.

#LI-KH1 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation.

Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.