Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager to join their Peerless Instrument facility in East Farmingdale, NY!  This business unit focuses on electronic assemblies, systems and software for the US military including advanced instrumentation and control systems that are not only used in Naval propulsion systems but also other Navy subsystems.

The Opportunity | Mechanical Engineering Manager

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers. The Mechanical Engineering Manager reports to the Director of Engineering and is responsible for the mechanical design, development, shock and vibration qualification of air-cooled and conduction cooled 6U VPX circuit cards along with very large conduction and natural convection cooled electronic cabinets.  The ideal candidate blends technical expertise with people savvy leadership and the ability to continue to develop the overall strength of the department.  We are seeking resourceful candidates that enjoy the challenges of technical management while being able to provide leadership motivation and direction within a changing landscape.

Salary Information: $145,000 - $160,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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.

Your Challenge

• Provide technical leadership to the Mechanical Engineering Department and Design & Drafting Department
• Oversee department performance evaluations, promotions and compensation
• Assign Mechanical Engineering personnel to projects and tasks as required, and manage their performance to meet project goals, budgets and schedules
• Work with Mechanical Engineers to develop new concepts and perform technical reviews
• Directly serve as Project Engineer on certain projects as appropriate
• Represent Peerless at reviews and other meetings with customers
• Provide general Mechanical Engineering support for all Peerless activities
• Provide estimates of labor and period of performance for Mechanical Engineering efforts in support of proposals
• Provide status reports on a regular basis to the Director of Engineering
• Maintain staffing levels and personnel training to meet anticipated demands of the department
• Manage the activities of the Design & Drafting group through the D&D Supervisor
• Evaluate and deploy tools to assist in efficient mechanical design in a continuous improvement mindset

Your Expertise

• Extensive competence in 3D solid modelling and 2D drawing generation. Experience with GDT is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of shock and vibration resistance and thermal management of electronics in extreme environments strongly desired
• Knowledge of cutting-edge thermal management technology for military electronics is strongly desired
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet technical, schedule, and budgetary constraints
• Familiarity with structural FEA and thermal CFD analysis. Hands-on skills are strongly desired.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to work well with assemblers and other manufacturing personnel
• Ability to interface with and provide technical support to subcontractors, suppliers, and customers
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required, Master's Degree preferred
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in a design engineering environment, preferably in the field of military electronics or naval systems
• Several years' experience in engineering management strongly desired
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance
• Must be a U.S Citizen

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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. 

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