Sr. Mgr., Systems & Test Engineering

Sr Manager, Systems Engineering & Testing Curtiss-Wright is seeking an outstanding working Manager who has passion and experience as a department manager in a matrix engineering organization.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering at CW Actuation Division, you will be providing management direction and oversight to the systems engineering department within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group.  In this role, you will directly manage a team of approximately 10-12 team members responsible for the following areas of system engineering:

System Modeling System Requirements System Safety & Reliability  Product Testing (Verification, Safety of Flight, Equipment Qualification)
Salary: $150,600 to $200,000 + bonus opportunity

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

LOCATION:

Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte NC)
We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase PlanIInclusive & Supportive Culture

* WHAT YOU BRING:

A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required.

A master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is preferred.
15-20yrs of experience in aerospace systems engineering and test management is required.
15-20yrs of experience in requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance (i.e., ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for actuation systems and actuation equipment is preferred.

Demonstrated experience in managing an engineering department with solid line reporting.

Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.

Demonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (i.e., technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.).Demonstrated experience using DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, validation and verification, compliance, etc.).Demonstrated experience using Simulink (or equivalent) for developing system level physics models supporting the design, layout, and sizing of actuation systems and associated hardware.

Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative reliability and safety methods and analyses, such as FMEA, FMECA, FTA, and experience in ARP-4761.Demonstrated experience allocating resources to project teams

Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent

Demonstrated experience in managing open problem reports per FAA/EASA guidance (i.e., AC20-189 / AMC 20-189)
Demonstrated experience executing SoF / Qualification test campaigns (knowledge of Lab View or equivalent)
A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.

A track record of creating and refining department governance and holding team members accountable to complying with department governance.

A track record of developing and maintaining key performance indicators for an engineering department to drive execution and results relentlessly.

A track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success.

A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE:

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division is approximately a $200 million Commercial and Military…