Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Lead & Optimize Systems

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

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