Curtiss-Wright Corporation-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
5,001-10,000 employees

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Shelby, NC team! As our Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and analyze complex mechanical systems and electro-mechanical components, equipment and packaging. Our customers are mainly military and commercial aerospace OEM’s looking for mechanical and electro-mechanical actuation solutions for flight controls, door drive systems and other needs. You will conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Additionally, you will directly support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication and provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation. You will mentor and support less experienced engineers and share best-practices with them.

  • Design complex new equipment, machinery and components to meet or exceed customer specifications and requirements while ensuring manufacturability.
  • Determine technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems.
  • Design and conduct development testing with Test Engineers.
  • Analyze resulting data to interpret results, conduct analysis and support Test Engineer in writing analysis and test reports.
  • Provide engineering design, maintenance support and training to the manufacturing areas.
  • Assess new and existing equipment to optimize efficiency, safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Plan and coordinate the maintenance of moderately complex engineering solutions including documentation, reporting, and making technical presentations.
  • Assist in building, installing, debugging and testing designed equipment to ensure production capabilities.
  • Provide technical support to failure investigations and bid responses.
  • Assess non-conforming product for engineering disposition as part of MRB process.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering best practices documentation and training.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Experience creating complex mechanical and/or electro-mechanical designs to meet customer requirements and specifications.
  • Experience interfacing with customer technical and program management personnel.
  • Ability to take long-term engineering goals and break them down to manageable, near-term actions.
  • 3D modeling and design experience (Siemens NX preferred).
  • Layout and drawing creation experience (Siemens NX preferred).
  • Aerospace engineering experience (commercial and military) preferred.
  • Experience with gear design or electrical enclosure design for aerospace or military use is strongly desirable.
  • Commercial Vehicle and Industrial experience.
  • Experience with gear design or electrical enclosure design for aerospace or military use.
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
  • Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Referral Program
  • Competitive Pay
  • Recognition
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Inclusive & Supportive Culture
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