Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerCurtiss-Wright, Defense Electronics, a global leader in defense technologies, is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Portland, OR.Location: Portland, ORSalary Range: $94,700 - 125,000 per year plus bonusPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. 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 IEmployee Stock Purchase Plan IInclusive & Supportive CultureYour Challenge:Conceptual design, 3D modeling, Piece part and Assembly level drawingsEngineering project managementDevelop product design schedules and cost estimatesSupport engineering releases and revisionsSupport development testing and validationAnalyze failures and recommend corrective actionHands on prototype validationContribute to improvement of corporate engineering standards and processesPerformance requires physical attendance and may require limited travelOther duties as assignedWhat you bring: 3D CAD and mechanical design. SolidWorks experience is  required6+ years of advanced design of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, embedded industry preferred5 years of product design experienceDesign of sheetmetal, machined parts and 3D printed partsCable assemblies and/or wire harness design desirableWorking knowledge of fasteners, press-in hardware, adhesives and assembly methodsKnowledge of materials (aluminum, plastics, copper) and finishes (anodizing, painting, plating)Basic structural and fluid dynamicsBasic thermal and airflow calculationsKnowledge in designing for thermal, vibration  and shock applicationsUnderstanding of product design for outdoor, dynamic or harsh environments; Military product design highly desirableFamiliarity with MIL standards.

Strong preference to experience with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461Knowledge or experience in injection molding, thermoform, casting and other high-volume production methods desirableExperience with specifying or selecting wire size, wire type, terminals and crimping requirements, electrical terminationsKnowledge of UL requirements for safety of electronic assemblies desirableAbility to develop test plans, fixtures and conduct in-house systems and basic testing. Support activities at internal or external testing facilities (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI)Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management system requiredStrong engineering skills with internal team project management dutiesAbility to multi-task and manage various project related dutiesAbility to determine/initiate tasksAbility to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for near and long-term resolutionConduct internal design reviews and interface directly with customer or internal departments regarding product requirements and detailsHands on involvement with manufacturing group evaluating prototypes of new products and implementing improvements in the design for manufacturabilityAbility to work with component vendors and outside manufacturing contractors to resolve process and design issuesKnowledge of Bill of Materials structure and documentation standards (ANSI Y14.5)Check engineering drawings and evaluate tolerancesCreate assembly and part drawingsProficient with Microsoft suite of applications: Excel, Project, PowerPointStrong written and verbal communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detail is a mustMust be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlinesWho We Are:Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceCurtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploynext-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.#LI-YH1No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team 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 StatementThis 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.For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.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.SummaryLocation: US-OR-Portland (PacStar HQ)Type: Full time