Sr. Design Engineer - Air Compressor

Sr. Design Engineer - Air Compressor

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Engineering, this is an ideal opportunity to step into a challenging role directly impacting the security of our nation. As we expand our Air Compressor offerings, CW is looking for an experienced air compressor and rotating machinery design engineer who can help us lead cutting edge air compressor technology into the next generation of Navy vessels.

The ideal candidate will have obtained their BS in Mechanical Engineering, or other equivalent field of study, and will have a minimum of 7 years experience in the air compressor industry. In this position, you will be challenged on an individual level through one or more customer funded programs with the support of your peers and management.

Location: Remote (preferred Bethlehem, PA)

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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

• Direct or perform the design and development of reciprocating and centrifugal compressor products including the development and management of project work plans and the project execution to satisfy technical, cost, and schedule objectives

• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and other departments to develop overall compressor system solutions

• Manage the overall development costs as well as the costs of the resulting products

• Define and manage product design requirements in accordance with internal and contract requirements

• Develop engineering models and perform analyses to support the design of the compressor products

• Lead project engineering team meetings with internal resources, customers and the US Navy

• Prepare procedures, and train and support manufacturing technicians to ensure the products are manufactured, assembled and tested correctly

• Develop tooling and prepare engineering drawings and specifications to support the manufacture and test of the products including the disposition of non-conformances that occur

• Prepare and submit test procedures, reports, operating guidelines, maintenance plans and other software deliverables

• Analyze test results to confirm product performance compliance, design adequacy, and to identify areas for product improvement

• Support the entire product life-cycle including field support, trouble-shooting, repair and operator support

• Implement product improvement programs to minimize cost, improve performance, improve reliability and promote standardization

• Support the development of proposals including the review of contracts and specifications

• Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements are addressed effectively

• Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members, customers and internal management

• Other opportunities within the business for career growth as time permits

What You Bring

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Preferred) with minimum 7 years experience in the reciprocating or centrifugal compressor industry

• Project management or project leadership while working in a team environment preferred

• Material processing knowledge (Machining and Fabrication)

• Knowledge of Industry Standards (Military, ASTM, SAE, etc)

• Proficiency with a solid modeling program (SolidWorks Preferred)

• FEA experience a plus

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills

• Self-starter, motivated, and action-oriented individual able to excel in an environment with individual accountability

Travel

• 10% or less

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Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

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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.

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