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)

Salary/hourly rate: $127,100 to $150,000 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. 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 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   I

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

Bachelor’s 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

Who We Are

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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