Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer SIGN ON BONUS

As a Sr. Engineer you will work with multiple teams within the Engineering Group to provide products to advanced power plant designs including Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants, as well as existing power plants with decades of experience, in both domestic and international markets. In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks including supporting the engineering department to develop technical solutions for emerging problems.

You will do this for our existing products as well as new product development. The position involves working with valves, actuators, and similar mechanical equipment and structures utilized in nuclear power plants.

Location:

Brea, CA

Salary: $104,800 – $130,000

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

• 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

• Design parts and assemblies for various product lines (e.g. valves, hydraulic assemblies, and actuators).
• Create schematic, and assembly drawings using Solidworks or AutoCAD.
• Generate 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.
• Required travel time is less than 5%.

• 10+ years of Mechanical Design experience.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design.
• Understanding of different manufacturing processes: casting, machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication etc.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling using Solid Works.
• Proficiency in GD&T and related standards for drawing creation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for layout and schematics is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to valves (ASME, ANSI, API) is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial hydraulics is a plus.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment is a plus.

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 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.