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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in UK, United Kingdom
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all mechanical design aspects of new product introduction from initial concept through to release to production and beyond. This includes interpreting customer requirements, defining specifications and developing robust mechanical design solutions to meet these requirements on time and to budget.
Location: Christchurch UK
Benefits:
Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Takes ownership and responsibility for delivering all mechanical aspects of the project to agreed timescales.
The production and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications in accordance with the appropriate national and international standards.
Interfacing with customers, internal and external. As the product expert, you will be expected to provide technical support and guidance where required.
Demonstrate suitability of proposed design solutions through the use of appropriate engineering tools and practices e.g. Tolerance analysis, stress analysis, DFMEA, mouldflow, reliability analysis, design for manufacture etc.
Define product testing as appropriate to known regulatory standards. This will include mechanical (endurance, shock, vibration etc.) and environmental (temperature, humidity, chemical etc.).
Creation and maintenance of supporting documentation.
Managing issue levels and change control.
Your Expertise:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent would be ideal. Candidates with suitable experience of electro-mechanical design are invited to apply for the position.
Highly experienced, minimum of 5 years' experience, working within an electro-mechanical design environment.
Experience of a 3D modeling software package.
A demonstrable understanding of engineering materials their properties and selection criteria.
Desirable:
Experience with Advanced Solid Modelling using SolidWorks.
Finite Element Analysis - Stress, modal, non-linear and/or magnetics.
Understanding of designing enclosures to dissipate heat.
Experienced in the use of die casting and plastic moldings in product design.
Familiarity with the requirements of the medical mobility market or other safety critical design arena.
A sound understanding of DFM/DFA techniques
Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles.
As part of the Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, our Medical Mobility business unit designs and manufactures highly reliable and stable control systems for all types of medical mobility, electrically powered scooters, and wheelchairs to meet the challenges of the modern, medical mobility market.
Established as one of the world's foremost suppliers of mobility vehicle solutions, the determination to provide the very best in innovative control solutions since 1976, customers are assured of excellent support during design and manufacture of their own products.
We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _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 Statement
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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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