Senior Mechanical Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K with employer match and profit 파

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 Electronics, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Portland, OR team. You will lead conceptual design, 3D modeling, and drawings for mechanical assemblies and ensure manufacturability.

Requirements include 6+ years in advanced mechanical/electro-mechanical design and SolidWorks expertise; familiarity with MIL standards; occasional travel; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3D CAD and mechanical design experience; SolidWorks required.
• 6+ years in advanced design of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• 5 years of product design experience.
• Sheet metal, machined parts and 3D printed parts design.
• MIL standards experience (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) preferred.
• Wiring harnesses, cables, and electrical terminations knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design, 3D modeling, and drawings at part and assembly levels.
• Engineering project management and development schedules.
• Support design releases and revisions; assist in testing and validation.
• Analyze failures and recommend corrective action; prototype validation.
• Contribute to improvements in design for manufacturability and supplier collaboration.
• Interface with customers/internal teams; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

EM design

Engineering project management

Prototype testing

Thermal/Flow analysis

MIL standards knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel/Project/PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Curtiss-Wright, Defense Electronics, a global leader in defense technologies, is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Portland, OR.

Location: Portland, OR

Salary Range: $94 ,700 - 125,000 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off


• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing


• Health and Wellness Benefits


• Learning and Development Opportunities


• Referral Program


• Competitive Pay


• Recognition


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Conceptual design, 3D modeling, Piece part and Assembly level drawings


• Engineering project management


• Develop product design schedules and cost estimates


• Support engineering releases and revisions


• Support development testing and validation


• Analyze failures and recommend corrective action


• Hands on prototype validation


• Contribute to improvement of corporate engineering standards and processes


• Performance requires physical attendance and may require limited travel


• Other duties as assigned

What you bring

• 3D CAD and mechanical design. SolidWorks experience is required


• 6+ years of advanced design of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, embedded industry preferred


• 5 years of product design experience


• Design of sheetmetal, machined parts and 3D printed parts


• Cable assemblies and/or wire harness design desirable


• Working knowledge of fasteners, press-in hardware, adhesives and assembly methods


• Knowledge of materials (aluminum, plastics, copper) and finishes (anodizing, painting, plating)


• Basic structural and fluid dynamics


• Basic thermal and airflow calculations
  
• Knowledge in designing for thermal, vibration and shock applications


• Understanding of product design for outdoor, dynamic or harsh environments; Military product design highly desirable


• Familiarity with MIL standards. Strong preference to experience with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461


• Knowledge or experience in injection molding, thermoform, casting and other high-volume production methods desirable


• Experience with specifying or selecting wire size, wire type, terminals and crimping requirements, electrical terminations


• Knowledge of UL requirements for safety of electronic assemblies desirable


• Ability to develop test plans, fixtures and conduct in-house systems and basic testing. Support activities at internal or external testing facilities (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI)


• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management system required


• Strong engineering skills with internal team project management duties


• Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties


• Ability to determine/initiate tasks


• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for near and long-term resolution


• Conduct internal design reviews and interface directly with customer or internal departments regarding product requirements and details


• Hands on involvement with manufacturing group evaluating prototypes of new products and implementing improvements in the design for manufacturability


• Ability to work with component vendors and outside manufacturing contractors to resolve process and design issues


• Knowledge of Bill of Materials structure and documentation standards (ANSI Y14.5)


• Check engineering drawings and evaluate tolerances


• Create assembly and part drawings


• Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications: Excel, Project, PowerPoint


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must


• Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.