Sr. Mgr., Mechanical Design Engineering & Structural Integrity

CFS Curtiss Wright Controls Inc; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; 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

CFS Curtiss Wright Controls Inc in Shelby, NC seeks a Sr Manager, Mechanical Design & Structural Integrity to lead advanced design of actuators, transmissions, and gear systems, ensuring robust performance and compliance.

You will drive CAD/PLM workflows, oversee MRB processes, and direct structural analyses (stress, thermal, vibration) with cross-functional collaboration to deliver results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive experience (15–20 yrs) managing complex mechanical design and analysis.
• Proven leadership of an engineering department with strong peer collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design, gear design, and CAD modeling with validation.
• MRB evaluation, disposition, and substantiation of non-conformances.
• Structural integrity analyses including stress, thermal, and vibration.
• Prepare and maintain drawings, reports, and SDRLs.
• Coordinate with PM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

Skills

CAD/PLM systems

Structural analysis

Project leadership

FMEA / FMECA

Customer communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

ANSYS

Job description

Sr Manager, Mechanical Design & Structural Integrity

Location: Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte NC)

• 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, Gear Design, and Component/Assembly Modeling (CAD) Design Calculations & Requirement Validation
• Material Review Board (MRB) Evaluation, Disposition, and Substantiation of Non-Conformances
• Structural Integrity Analyses (Stress, Thermal, Vibration, etc.)
• Technical Documentation (Drawings, Reports, SDRL’s)
• Supporting Work Outlined Above

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required.
• A master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 15-20yrs of experience in managing complex mechanical component design and analysis (i.e., actuators, transmissions, power transmission systems, geared products, etc.) in aerospace, automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial industries is required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing an engineering department with solid line reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (i.e., technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with leaders and individual contributors in Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations.
• Demonstrated experience using CAD / PLM systems (i.e., Siemens NX/Teamcenter or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience evaluation Ansys (or equivalent) results for component stress /thermal / vibration characteristics of actuators, transmissions, powertrain component, and associated hardware.
• Demonstrated experience creating aerospace / automotive failure mode effects analyses (i.e., FMEA, FMECA, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience allocating resources to project teams and tracking team members performance on project teams.
• Demonstrated experience coaching root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent
• A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
• A track record of creating and refining department governance and holding team members accountable to comply with department governance.
• A track record of developing and maintaining key performance indicators for an engineering department to drive execution and results relentlessly.
• A track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success.
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE:

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division is approximately a $200 million Commercial and Military Aerospace business unit within Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The vision of the Actuation Group is to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high power motion control systems and components and to grow revenue via a combination of organic growth and aggressive M&A activity. The U.S. facility is the OEM Manufacturing Center of Excellence for flight control and utility actuation product lines. This modern 180,000 square-foot facility is ISO 9001/AS9100 certified and fully equipped for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of simple and complex mechanical and electromechanical systems and equipment. Significant investments have been made to expand and develop a modern manufacturing environment in order to meet the diverse industrial opportunities present in the global marketplace. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-actuation.com/About/About-Actuation-Group

Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.