Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

US-PA-Cheswick (EMD)

Full time

JR11668

We are looking for a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Location: Philadelphia, PA Or On-site Cheswick, PA

Your Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will play a key role in the Curtiss-Wright EMD Purchasing organization as a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands on problem solving and technical judgement to assist mission critical suppliers. The individual will perform proactive supplier oversight to review and evaluate supplier processes and employ preventative/correction actions as required to improve on-time delivery and supplier manufacturing efficiency. The individual will be required to work hand-in-hand with Design Engineering, Sourcing team members, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Project Management to result in improved critical Supplier performance.

Salary: $76,200.00 - $127,000.00 ​ per year

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 Challenge:

• Support Purchasing department initiatives by assisting with identification of critical suppliers,

• Act as a primary manufacturing engineer partnering with critical suppliers ensuring day-to-day flawless production execution,

• Proactive development of critical suppliers to act on opportunities for improvement and to resolve vulnerability issues,

• Relationship building with critical suppliers to improve communication, on-time delivery performance through capability, yield improvement, and throughput optimization,

• Acting as expert in critical supplier manufacturing process execution,

• Technical leadership via performance of technical reviews, production/first article readiness reviews, Product Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, process audits and on-site oversight,

• Support critical supplier capacity assessments,

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to manufacturing nonconformances,

• Coordinate supplier preparation for documentation submittals, source inspections, audits, and regulatory or customer visits as required,

• Perform and support nonconformance dispositioning as required,

• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal design engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues,

• Share best practices and lessons learned across internal and supplier organizations,

• Travel (50% local, domestic or international as required)

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and/or equivalent experience in a Manufacturing Lead role,

• A minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment with primary experience in one or more of the following: machining, fabrication welding, testing, winding and/or assembly processes,

• Prior experience working on-site with suppliers highly desired,

• Experience in commercial nuclear, defense, aerospace, energy, or similarly regulated industries,

• Working knowledge of quality systems within the commercial nuclear (i.e., 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1) or defense industry (i.e., ISO-9001, MIL-I-45208) desired,

• Blue print reading, particularly involving GD&T per ASME Y14.5M,

• Former experience with procedure, work instruction, drawing or routing creation, review or approval,

• Evaluation of design changes, and/or other specifications requirements, with experience in determining how those changes relate to potential manufacturing process changes,

• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills,

• Problem solving, especially involving tight feature tolerances and rework of part deviations,

• Green or Black Belt Lean Certification a plus,

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens,

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Who we are:

Our Values (

Environmental, Social and Governance

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.

At this facility we have a flexible work schedule – Work from home (1 day) OR 9/80 schedule.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (View email address on click.appcast.io) and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

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. (View email address on click.appcast.io)

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (View email address on click.appcast.io) 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.

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.