Senior Mechanical Drafter - Defense Electronics Enclosures

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Monsey, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions in Monsey, NY is seeking a Senior Mechanical Drafter to design detailed manufacturing drawings for electronics enclosures and operator consoles. You will lead mechanical design efforts, guide technicians, and ensure manufacturability for defense-grade applications.

The role requires a strong CAD background, extensive experience, and excellent communication skills to support cross-functional teams and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of progressive mechanical design engineering experience, including hands-on system development, testing, and manufacturing support.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical system design, analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Strong capability in experiment design, data interpretation, and resolving discrepancies between modeled and actual results.
• Experience directing technicians or support teams in fabrication, testing, or equipment installation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, engineering documentation practices, and mechanical testing methods.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for cross-functional and customer-facing interactions.
• Ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Plan and execute feasibility studies and structured experiments, including data collection, analysis, reconciliation of predicted versus actual performance, and preparation of technical reports.
• Direct support personnel in detailed design, prototype fabrication, installation, debugging, and testing activities to validate mechanical solutions and ensure manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, maintenance procedures, safety standards, and presentation materials to support solution visibility and operational readiness.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance for equipment maintenance, root-cause investigations, and bid responses, developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Hands-on system development

Testing

Manufacturing support

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Experiment design

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions in Monsey, NY is seeking a Senior Mechanical Drafter to design detailed manufacturing drawings for electronics enclosures and operator consoles. You will lead mechanical design efforts, guide technicians, and ensure manufacturability for defense-grade applications.

The role requires a strong CAD background, extensive experience, and excellent communication skills to support cross-functional teams and customer interactions.