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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
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2 weeks ago
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Overview

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer role at Curtiss-Wright Corporation. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Letchworth team. You will design and analyze moderately complex electro-mechanical systems through the product life cycle, conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs, and direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Location: Letchworth, UK.


Responsibilities


  • Using Solidworks 3D CAD for electro-mechanical packaging.
  • Configuration/ERP management using Solidworks PDM and Syteline.
  • Designing to meet MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 qualification standards.
  • Product life cycle development from concept design through obsolescence management.
  • Liaising with internal/external stakeholders (Production, QA, Suppliers).
  • Technical support to failure investigations and creating formal reports.
  • Providing clear guidance to the engineering team and ensuring that design solution processes are airworthy.


Qualifications


  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • At least 5 years’ experience in electro-mechanical design within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment.
  • Demonstrated high performance and achievement in full product development life cycle (including system design, development, integration, test, verification).
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high quality solutions.
  • Familiar with designing for rugged systems housing PCBs, subjected to environmental/EMC testing.
  • Familiar with design for manufacture principles (Machining, Sheet Metal, FDM printing).
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis or Computational Fluid Dynamics is desirable but not essential.


About Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. The facility at Bournemouth International Airport houses extensive design and manufacturing capabilities and in-house environmental stress screening. The organization is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for flight recorders, air data computers, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight with crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.


Compliance and EEO

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. This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to security screening. In the event information reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.


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