Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • $77K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in custom, highly engineered manufacturing settings
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software
  • Expertise in electrical assembly and bench-top mechanical assembly
  • Familiarity with IPC standards and regulatory requirements
  • Problem-solving mindset focused on quality solutions
  • Detail-oriented with strong evaluation and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Transfer engineering drawings and requirements into ERP system components
  • Develop and refine manufacturing techniques for assemblies
  • Provide technical support to assembly and repair teams
  • Review and resolve non-conformance reports with quality assurance
  • Contribute to cost estimates and technical assessments for proposals
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in design and manufacturing
  • Establish safe work instructions and procedures across processes

Benefits

  • Opportunities to contribute to technologies in the nuclear energy sector
  • Collaborative work environment with engineering and design teams
  • Potential for professional growth within a global company
  • Access to cutting-edge manufacturing processes
  • Engagement in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency
Full Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Ready to make an impact in one of the world’s most critical energy sectors? In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer will bridge engineering design and production, driving improvements across manufacturing systems and processes to ensure products are built efficiently, reliably, and to the highest quality standards. Supporting both existing programs and new product introductions, your work will directly contribute to technologies powering the global nuclear industry!


Location: Idaho Falls, ID (onsite)


Your Challenge:

  • Transfer and ownership of engineering drawing and product requirements to item master records, manufacturing bills of materials, and work order routing structure in the ERP system, including specification and maintenance of standard hour estimates.
  • Develop product manufacturing techniques including tooling, fixturing, and processes for electrical and mechanical assembly
  • Provide technical support to assembly and repair personnel in manufacturing techniques and processes
  • Review condition reports (non-conformance reports) and provide resolution and disposition in cooperation with quality assurance and operations personnel
  • Providing input to cost estimates and providing assessment of technical requirements as they relate to manufacturing processes as input to new proposals for Sales department
  • Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturing
  • Development of standard work instructions, processes and procedures
  • Support engineering, design, operations and procurement by researching obsolete components and determining suitable replacements or alternate solutions
  • Provide vendor and supplier support by evaluating out-going scope of work documents, drawings, and specifications that vendors and suppliers conformance
  • Reduce costs by continually improving production processes, work instructions and designs.
  • Provide input to design engineering to seek designs for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the Quality Assurance program
  • Establishing safe work instructions and procedures
  • Initiation of action required to correct substandard conditions

What You Bring:

  • Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a custom, make to order, highly engineered product manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar program
  • Working knowledge of a broad range of manufacturing disciplines, with a primary focus on electrical assembly, 9bench-top9 mechanical assembly is necessary
  • Some experience in machining, coating, UV printing, laser engraving, welding and/or joining processes is desirable
  • Strong working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610, J-STD / IPC-7711/7721)
  • An open mind with a strong desire to solve problems and find quality solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and financial expectations
  • Familiarity with 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements is a plus not but required
  • Attention to detail in document review and evaluation
  • Skills in analyzing, judgement and decision making

Who We Are


Scientech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global provider of commercial power instrumentation, electrical components, specialty hardware, process control systems, and proprietary database solutions aimed at improving safety, plant performance and reliability as well as reducing costs. Scientech offers products and services for the nuclear, fossil, and renewable generating markets.


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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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