Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Lead, Validate & Optimize

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Portland, OR invites a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems from concept through deployment. You will mentor teams, drive cross-functional validation, and deliver manufacturable, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, collaboration with drafting and prototyping, and strong engineering judgment to meet structural, thermal, and tooling requirements across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 6–10+ years of progressive mechanical design experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze complex mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging 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%).

Skills

Mechanical design

Packaging design

CAD tools

Thermal management

Structural analysis

GD&T

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Portland, OR invites a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems from concept through deployment. You will mentor teams, drive cross-functional validation, and deliver manufacturable, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, collaboration with drafting and prototyping, and strong engineering judgment to meet structural, thermal, and tooling requirements across programs.