Supervisor, R&D Engineering

Supervisor, R&D Engineering

As the R&D Engineering Supervisor, you will lead and guide a team of mechanical and electrical engineers. This team is part of the Engineering Group and is focused on new product introduction and improvement within the Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Arresting Systems business unit (BU). In this role you will be responsible for the development of R&D program scopes, the execution of product development objectives, and provide mentorship to the engineering team. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams - including project management, operations and government customers - to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

This role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.

Location: Aston, PA

Salary: $125,000 to $145,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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 I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenges:

• Lead and manage product engineering functions by setting departmental objectives, allocating resources, and overseeing execution across multiple projects / initiatives.
  
• Oversee product validation and readiness activities to ensure early-stage products meet performance, quality, and release criteria.
  
• Perform personnel management functions - recruiting and hiring, performance appraisals and performance management, staffing analysis, and employee development.
  
• Influence and establish technical execution best practices.
  
• Evaluate all available Engineering tools and resources required to meet development and capability needs.
  
• Communicate with internal and external customers on project and design related challenges.
  
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance within the engineering team.
  
• Required travel time is less than 10%.
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
  
• 8+ years of progressive engineering or management experience. Preference for experience in defense, aerospace, or similar industry.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading R&D programs, technology development, or new product introduction.
  
• Strong understanding of system design processes, with experience in program phases from capture through development to sustainment.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technically complex situations.
  
• Proficiency in engineering processes (e.g. DFMA, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.).
  
• Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, IEEE, MIL-STD's, etc.)
  
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

For more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)

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Compliance Statement

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