Senior Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

The Opportunity

EMD, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

At this facility we have a flexible work schedule: Depending on the position you may have the opportunity to work 1-2 days per week from home or work a 9/80 schedule.

Location: Cheswick, PA (greater Pittsburgh)

Benefits

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge

• Understands customer perspectives and inputs and takes appropriate responsive actions
• Understand and apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design to Cost (DTC) concepts to development and production projects
• Participate in Kaizen Events, Process Mapping and Project Readiness reviews
• Develop quotations for assigned product(s)
• Leads project team or technical team meetings by setting the right environment so team member’s ideas flow freely.
• Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines
• Identify new and/or improved processes for reducing rework, cycle-time, and costs for assigned projects
• Ability to apply software specific to role such as: MS office, VISIO, SolidEdge, TeamCenter, Oracle and AutoCad
• Develop and/or revise work instructions, routings, manufacturing processes/procedures, tool drawings and related manufacturing software for assigned projects
• Identify and design tooling and fixtures to enable safe and efficient manufacturing of parts/assemblies
• Provide Shop support for assigned projects
• Provide field service and supplier support as necessary for assigned projects
• Understand and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts during manufacturing and drawing review and development
• Plans, coordinates, and executes complex manufacturing engineering activities such as routine operational or methods analyses related to labor standards, reviews product/project flow data, tooling, equipment and labor requirements for use in conducting manufacturing operations to increase productivity and reduce production unit cost.

Your Expertise

• Ability to created models and drawings, present design reviews and coordinate multiple project responsibilities
• Effective communication skills
• Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
• Significant experience in an industrial, shop or manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, Master’s degree would be a benefit.
• Must be a team player
• Minimum prior work experience of 15 years in the area of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or a closely related engineering field

Experience/credentials That Would Be a Plus

• 3D CAD package(s) (e.g. SolidEdge, Solid Works, Inventor, etc.)
• Prior Defense, Nuclear, Power Generation or heavy manufacturing experience with rotating machinery
• Learning agility
• Ability to tolerate and drive change
• Experience with manufacturing processes, such as machining, welding, winding, or assembly
• Ability to perform stress analysis for the design of lifting and handling equipment
• Microsoft Office
• Experience with fixture or tooling design and manufacture

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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.