Senior Mechanical Drafter – Electronics Enclosures

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Village of Airmont (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions in Monsey, NY is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to produce detailed manufacturing drawings and work instructions for electronics enclosures and operator consoles for the Defense Industry.

The candidate will lead design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems, plan feasibility studies, and support fabrication, testing, and installation, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of progressive mechanical design engineering experience with hands-on development and manufacturing support.
• Expertise in mechanical system design, analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in experiment design, data interpretation, and resolving discrepancies between models and actual results.
• Experience directing technicians or support teams in fabrication, testing, or equipment installation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and engineering documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional and customer 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

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Experiment design

Data interpretation

Team leadership

CAD tools

Communication skills

Innovative solutions

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions in Monsey, NY is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to produce detailed manufacturing drawings and work instructions for electronics enclosures and operator consoles for the Defense Industry.

The candidate will lead design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems, plan feasibility studies, and support fabrication, testing, and installation, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with safety standards.