Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•East Farmingdale, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright’s Target Rock team is hiring a Design Engineer in East Farmingdale, New York. The role focuses on designing and improving engineered valves and related products for the nuclear naval and power-generation industries. The Design Engineer reviews specifications, develops product models and drawings, conducts design analyses, selects materials and hardware, and prepares design reports and technical proposals. The position also leads internally and externally funded design and development programs and works with Manufacturing, Welding, and Quality Control to support manufacturability and inspectability. The role requires at least two years of 2D and 3D CAD experience, a four-year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, and U.S. citizenship with a Government Security Clearance. A master’s degree, Professional Engineering registration, and Power Plant Systems training are preferred. The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Requirements

At least two years of 2D and 3D CAD experience.
Knowledge of products and industry requirements.
Knowledge of valve design and drafting practices.
Proficiency in analysis techniques, including tolerance/fit-up, structural, thermal, and flow analysis.
Working knowledge of the ASME B&PV Code and/or SDB-63/VDM-71, as well as applicable industry codes such as Y14.5, B16.5, B16.34, B18.3, and B31.1.
Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, LabVIEW, NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS.
Ability to comprehend information provided daily and make independent decisions.
Four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.
Must be a U.S. citizen with a Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.
Professional Engineering registration.
Power Plant Systems training.

Responsibilities

Review specifications for compliance with the proposed design.
Prepare 3D models, 2D layouts, assembly drawings, and detail drawings for new or improved products.
Prepare clearance and stack-up studies to ensure product fit and function.
Perform analyses and calculations to support and justify designs.
Select materials and hardware for products.
Prepare and review design reports.
Standardize design methods and analysis techniques.
Act as project manager and lead for internally and externally funded design and development programs.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Welding, and Quality Control to ensure designed components can be manufactured and inspected.
Prepare technical proposals as assigned.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by a Supervisor or Manager.