Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, testing, and lifecycle support of the mechanical systems used in aircraft arresting and recovery systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams - including project management, operations and government customers -to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions. You will do this for our existing products as well as new product development.

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

Location: Aston, PA

Salary: $130,000 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

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Your Challenges:

• Design complex new equipment, machinery and components for various product lines (e.g. hydraulic assemblies, electro-mechanical control systems, and structural members) to meet or exceed customer specifications and requirements while ensuring manufacturability.

• Create component design and drawings using CATIA V5.

• Generate manufacturing drawings for parts, determine manufacturing processes and specify tolerancing requirements.

• Develop engineering solutions and proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs.

• Develop engineering documentation (technical specifications, procedures, etc.) for new products.

• Perform engineering analysis (classical hand-calculation and FEA).

• Communicate with customers on project and design related challenges.

• Coordinate with production team, quality, and project management to ensure orderly transition of system from prototype to pre-production to production state.

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

• 10+ years of Mechanical Design experience. Preference given for defense or aerospace industry experience.

• Experience creating complex mechanical and/or electro-mechanical designs to meet customer requirements and specifications.

• Knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design and analysis.

• Lead roles in product development and put into practice various engineering processes listed below.

• Understanding of different manufacturing processes: machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, wire EDM, sheet metal fabrication etc.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using CATIA V5 or similar.

• Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and related standards for drawing creation.

• Proficiency in engineering processes (e.g. FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.).

• Team player and effective communication.

• Familiarity with layout and schematics is a plus.

• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems design and analysis.

• Familiarity with control systems, PLCs, etc. is a plus.

• Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, MIL-STD, etc.) is a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Must be a US Citizen.

Who We Are

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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.

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Compliance Statement

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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.