Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sign-On bonus / Relocation Available for Select Candidates)
Curtiss-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, OR
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 I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Lead design engineer
Conceptual design, 3D modeling, part and assembly level drawings
Engineering project management
Develop product design schedules and cost estimates
Support engineering releases and revisions
Support development testing and validation
Analyze failures and recommend corrective action
Hands on prototype validation
Vendor and internal department liaison
Contribute to improvement of corporate engineering standards and processes
Development of corporate engineering standards and processes
Performance requires physical attendance and may require limited travel
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Advanced 3D CAD and mechanical design. SolidWorks experience is required
5 years of senior product design experience
10 years of advanced design of mechanical/ electro-mechanical assemblies, embedded industry preferred
Design of sheetmetal, machined parts, cable assemblies, and/or harnesses
Working knowledge of fasteners, press-in hardware, adhesives and assembly methods
Knowledge of materials (aluminum, plastics, copper …) and finishes (anodizing, painting, plating…)
Basic structural and fluid dynamics
Basic thermal and airflow calculations
Knowledge in designing for thermal / vibration /shock applications
Understanding of product design for outdoor, dynamic or harsh environments. Military product design highly desirable
Familiarity with MIL standards. Strong preference to experience with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461
Knowledge of experience in Injection molding, Thermoform, Casting and other high-volume production methods desirable
Experience with cable harnesses, wiring and cable management products and cable drawings
Experience with specifying or selecting wire size, wire type, terminals and crimping requirements, electrical terminations
Knowledge of UL requirements for safety of electronic assemblies desirable
Ability to develop test plans, fixtures and conduct in-house systems and basic testing. Support activities at external testing facilities (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI…)
Knowledge or experience in basic PCB layout and design desirable
Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management system desirable
Strong engineering skills with internal team project management duties
Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties
Ability to determine/initiate tasks
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for near and long-term resolution
Conduct internal design reviews and interface directly with customer or internal departments regarding product requirements and details
Hands on involvement with manufacturing group evaluating prototypes of new products and implementing improvements in the design for manufacturability
Ability to work with component vendors and outside manufacturing contractors to resolve process and design issues
Knowledge of Bill of Materials structure and documentation standards (ANSI Y14.5)
Check engineering drawings and evaluate tolerances
Create assembly and part drawings
Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications: Excel, Project, PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
Who We Are
Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.
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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.
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.
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