Project Engineer, Principal

Sr. Project Engineer – Technical Project Management

We are looking for a Sr. Project Engineer to join our Shelby team!

As our Senior Project Engineer-Technical Project Management you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and to monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs. You will provide technical and project leadership to internal cross functional engineering teams comprising of Mechanical, Electrical, and System Engineers, along with Test Lab personal. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will head large multi-year aerospace actuation projects from product development through to product launch, with a variety of key customers.

Location: Shelby, NC

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

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.

Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Study processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.

Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Assist in developing the structural design of products and provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.

Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.

May establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

What You Bring

Minimum 10-15 years’ experience working on complex technical aerospace or automotive projects.

Must be a US citizen.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.

Project Management certification (PMP) highly desired.

Demonstrated skills in scoping and defining project deliverables, creating project plans, defining roles and responsibilities of team members, and managing the engineering and design process.

Strong mentorship and leadership skills to guide and influence internal team members.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About Actuation Division Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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