Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright, based in Portland, OR, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of complex mechanical systems and packaging from concept through deployment. You will serve as a technical expert and project lead, delivering manufacturable, high-performance solutions while mentoring peers across the engineering organization.

Responsibilities include hands-on modeling, simulation to meet structural and thermal requirements, coordinating with drafting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6–10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Demonstrated success designing and analyzing mechanical systems, machinery, packaging.
• Deep expertise in mechanical engineering principles, structural analysis, thermal management, and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of materials, GD&T, design requirements, and production tooling.
• Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and implement practical, real-world solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and production teams.
• Commitment to mentoring, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging.
• Direct and collaborate with drafting, prototyping, and support teams to create detailed mechanical drawings, packaging documentation, and functional prototypes.
• Perform hands-on testing, experimental design, and data analysis to validate concepts, troubleshoot discrepancies, and refine designs to ensure reliability and performance.
• Provide mechanical design support to manufacturing by developing equipment, tooling, and production solutions, assisting with installation and debugging, and establishing safety, maintenance, and service standards.
• Mentor engineers, support design reviews and technical documentation, contribute to proposals, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement across engineering functions.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD tools

Thermal management

Structural analysis

GD&T

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leads the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging from concept through deployment, serving as a technical expert and project lead to deliver manufacturable, high-performance solutions while supporting cross-functional development, hands‑on validation, and mentorship across the engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze complex mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging solutions using modeling, simulation, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering judgment to meet structural, thermal, and manufacturability requirements (30%).
• Direct and collaborate with drafting, prototyping, and support teams to create detailed mechanical drawings, packaging documentation, and functional prototypes that support iterative design and early validation (20%).
• Perform hands‑on testing, experimental design, and data analysis to validate concepts, troubleshoot discrepancies, and refine designs to ensure reliability and performance (20%).
• Provide mechanical design support to manufacturing by developing equipment, tooling, and production solutions, assisting with installation and debugging, and establishing safety, maintenance, and service standards (20%).
• Mentor engineers, support design reviews and technical documentation, contribute to proposals, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement across engineering functions (10%).

Representative Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 6-10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design engineering
• Demonstrated success designing and analyzing mechanical systems, machinery, and packaging
• Deep expertise in mechanical engineering principles, structural analysis, thermal management, and CAD tools
• Strong understanding of materials, GD&T, design requirements, and production tooling
• Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and implement practical, real-world solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and production teams
• Commitment to mentoring, teamwork, and continuous improvement

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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