Staff Manufacturing Engineer — Process Improvement & Tooling

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Farmingdale (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to help develop and optimize manufacturing processes in a hands-on, collaborative setting in NY. You will work with design engineering to bring new products to life and support production from design through handoff.

This role emphasizes process improvement, tooling development, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver efficient, robust manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defense projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of basic electronic and mechanical assembly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with 5S and lean practices.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing manufacturing methods, process flows, and operational sequences.
• Design and develop tools and fixtures to accommodate production build processes.
• Work closely with the design team to coordinate the release of new products and ensure smooth transitions to manufacturing.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling and process improvements.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and standard procedures.
• Collaborate with various team members including design, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, procurement, quality, and inspection.
• Conduct routine analysis related to labor standards, production flow, and lean cost reduction efforts.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining a 5S work environment throughout the facility.
• Participate with maintaining environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards.

Skills

Read technical drawings

SolidWorks CAD

Electrical & mechanical principles

Microsoft Office

Analytical & communication skills

5S/lean concepts

EHS standards

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to help develop and optimize manufacturing processes in a hands-on, collaborative setting in NY. You will work with design engineering to bring new products to life and support production from design through handoff.

This role emphasizes process improvement, tooling development, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver efficient, robust manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defense projects.