Sr. Mgr., Systems & Test Engineering

CFS Curtiss Wright Controls Inc; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division is seeking a Sr Manager of Systems Engineering & Testing to provide leadership for a team of 10–12 engineers in Shelby, NC. You will direct system modeling, requirements, safety & reliability, and product testing to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and on-time delivery.

The role requires 15–20 years in aerospace systems engineering and test management, plus strong customer communication and governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering and test management.
• 15–20 years of experience in requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance (ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for actuation systems and actuation equipment.
• Demonstrated experience 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 (technical proposals, NRE estimates).
• Demonstrated experience using DOORS for requirements management (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, validation and verification, compliance).
• Demonstrated experience using Simulink for system-level physics models supporting actuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide management direction and oversight to the systems engineering department within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group.
• Lead system modeling, requirements, safety & reliability, and product testing activities.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders on technical topics, progress, and issues.
• Allocate resources and drive department governance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to drive execution and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause / corrective action initiatives and support SoF / Qualification test campaigns.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer communication

Project management

Governance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Sr Manager, Systems Engineering & Testing

Curtiss-Wright is seeking an outstanding working Manager who has passion and experience as a department manager in a matrix engineering organization. Reporting to the Director of Engineering at CW Actuation Division, you will be providing management direction and oversight to the systems engineering department within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group. In this role, you will directly manage a team of approximately 10-12 team members responsible for the following areas of system engineering: System Modeling System Requirements System Safety & Reliability Product Testing (Verification, Safety of Flight, Equipment Qualification)

LOCATION:

Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte NC)

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

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 aerospace systems engineering and test management is required.


• 15-20yrs of experience in requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance (i.e., ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for actuation systems and actuation equipment is preferred.


• 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 using DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, validation and verification, compliance, etc.).


• Demonstrated experience using Simulink (or equivalent) for developing system level physics models supporting the design, layout, and sizing of actuation systems and associated hardware.


• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative reliability and safety methods and analyses, such as FMEA, FMECA, FTA, and experience in ARP-4761.


• Demonstrated experience allocating resources to project teams


• Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent


• Demonstrated experience in managing open problem reports per FAA/EASA guidance (i.e., AC20-189 / AMC 20-189)


• Demonstrated experience executing SoF / Qualification test campaigns (knowledge of LabView 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 complying 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.

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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.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity

As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work

The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment

The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.