Chief Design Engineer - Curtiss Wright : Job Details

Chief Design EngineerWe are looking for a Chief Design Engineer to join our Target Rock team!As our Chief Design Engineer you will direct design and analysis activities on new design valve and redesign programs. You will coordinate design activities with the Design/Drafting group and Project Engineering. You will also set the standard and perform/oversee design analysis activities within the Engineering department. In addition, you will own the Target Rock PID (Product Improvement and Development) process to both drive innovation and manage the IR&D program to support business growth objectives.Location: East Farmingdale, NYSalary/hourly rate: $136,000 to $180,000Please 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.We Take Care of Our PeoplePaid 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

• Ensure compliance of designs with the applicable customer provided specifications.
• Oversee preparation of design drawings and analysis.
• Preparation and review of design reports and analysis.
• Standardize and oversee Design Methods and analysis techniques.
• Ensure design/development programs maintain budget and schedule.
• Prepare technical bid and proposal input for new business opportunities.
• Manage and drive innovation activity in the engineering department.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

What You Bring

• Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Nuclear)
• Master of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Nuclear) (preferred)
• Must be a US Citizen.
• 15+ years of experience in valve design (or similar industry)
• Professional Engineering Registration (preferred)
• Power Plant Systems training (preferred)
• Strong analytical capability, able to perform, but not limited to tolerance/fit-up, structural, fluid, and thermal analyses
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (Structural, Thermal, Fluid, and Fatigue)
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, LabVIEW, NX, Teamcenter and ANSYS

Who We AreOur ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceFounded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com)*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.#LI-CM1No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance StatementThis 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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.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.