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Supervisor, Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright
Brea, CA
On-siteUSD 108,900 - 145,200 / year

About this role

Job title: Supervisor, Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role As a supervisor of design engineering within Enertech, a Curtiss-Wright business unit, you will lead and guide a team of mechanical design engineers. The team supports advanced power plant designs including Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants, and works on valves, actuators, and similar mechanical equipment and structures used in nuclear power plants.

What You'll Do

  • Design parts and assemblies for various product lines (e.g., valves, hydraulic assemblies, and actuators)
  • Create schematic and assembly drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD
  • Review manufacturing drawings for parts and determine manufacturing processes and specify tolerancing requirements
  • Develop engineering solutions and proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs
  • Collaborate with the analysis team on parts or assemblies that require FEA or CFD
  • Communicate with customers on project and design-related challenges
  • Lead and mentor a team of design engineers; travel time less than 5%

What We're Looking For

  • 12+ years of Mechanical Design experience
  • Knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design; lead roles in product development
  • Understanding of different manufacturing processes: casting, machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
  • Proficiency in GD&T and related standards for drawing creation
  • Proficiency in engineering processes (e.g., DFMA, DMAIC, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis)
  • In-depth understanding of ASME standards pertaining to valve design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD for layout and schematics is a plus
  • Familiarity with nuclear industry standards (ASME, ANSI, API, IEEE) is a plus
  • Familiarity with industrial hydraulics and electrical equipment is a plus
  • Familiarity with mean time to failure (MTTF) or mean time before failure (MTBF) concepts related to product quality and reliability is a plus

Nice to Have

  • AutoCAD proficiency for layout/schematics (if not already)
  • Nuclear industry standards familiarity; MTBF/MTTF concepts; leadership/communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $108,900 - $145,200 annually
  • Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing, Health and Wellness Benefits, Learning and Development Opportunities, Referral Program, Competitive Pay, Recognition, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Inclusive & Supportive Culture.

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