Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. The successful candidate will design and analyze complex electro-mechanical systems and lead technical teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience, particularly with rotating equipment. This role entails mentoring and leading engineering innovation while adhering to DoD security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 10 years of work experience in the manufacture and design of engineered products.
• Experience with rotating equipment and machine designs.
• Ability to create models, drawings and perform design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze complex electro-mechanical components.
• Lead technical teams in design and analytical activities for product design.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

CAD Systems

Leadership

Team Player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

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
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Provides engineering design and analysis to assess new and existing equipment to optimize efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Leads technical teams in design and analytical activities for product design and development and production.
• 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.
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Who We Are

EMD is a business unit of Curtiss‑Wright in Cheswick, PA that 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.

Environmental, Social and Governance

Our Values

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

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.

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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.