Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Cheswick (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for their Cheswick facility. In this role, you will design and analyze complex electro-mechanical systems, lead technical teams, and mentor junior engineers. The position offers a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and a supportive culture that values employee development. Join a company with a long-standing reputation for innovation in critical-function engineering solutions, and make a significant impact in the field of advanced technologies.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in manufacturing and design of engineered products.
• Experience with rotating equipment and machine designs.

Responsibilities

• Designs and analyzes complex electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Leads technical teams in design and analytical activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

GD&T

CAD systems

CAE systems

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design 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 (link), Inclusive & Supportive Culture (link)

Your Challenge:

1. Provides engineering design and analysis to assess new and existing equipment to optimize efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
2. Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, and interprets results, conducts analysis, and writes analysis and test reports. Capable of drawing conclusions and reconciling differences between predicted values and actual results.
3. Plans and coordinates the design and analysis of complex engineering solutions including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical or other presentations to ensure visibility of the solutions in an evolving environment.
4. Designs new equipment and machinery as conceived to support program and project needs. Assists in building, installing, debugging, and testing new equipment to ensure production capabilities.
5. Determines technical objectives and develops innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems. Provides technical support to failure investigations and bid responses. Leads technical efforts for design review activities.
6. Leads technical teams in design and analytical activities for product design and development and production.
7. Mentors less experienced engineers and is involved in development of their skills.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
• 10 years work experience dealing with manufacture and design of engineered products.
• Experience with rotating equipment and machine designs (motors, pumps, generators and propulsors).
• Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, GD&T, CAD systems, CAE systems.
• Ability to perform analysis and studies with strong attention to details in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create models and drawings and perform trade studies and design reviews. Capable of coordinating multiple project responsibilities. Must be a team player and have knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Must be a sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Who we are:

Our Values (link)

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. More info

At this facility, we have a flexible work schedule – Work from home (1 to 2 days) OR 9/80 schedule.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team ([e-mail]) 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 be subject to additional security screening. Ineligibility to access export-controlled information may lead to reconsideration or withdrawal of employment offer.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For accommodation requests, contact [e-mail].

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, innovation, and leadership in advanced technologies for high-performance platforms and critical applications. Our core values—Leadership, Customer Focus, Teamwork & Trust, Respect for People, and Integrity—guide our operations and relationships.

We offer opportunities for growth, challenging work, and a collaborative environment, enabling employees to develop skills and contribute meaningfully from day one.