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Curtiss-Wright

Manufacturing Engineer & Electronics

All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in California · jobs available nationwide
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

The Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics develops, implements, and improves manufacturing methods, process sequences, tooling, work instructions, routers, and production controls used to assemble, integrate, test, repair, and support electronic and electro-mechanical products. This role works closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Test, and Supply Chain to transition new products into production, resolve manufacturing issues, reduce process variation, and improve cost, quality, and schedule performance. The engineer creates and maintains controlled production documentation, supports process validation and engineering changes, develops technical training, applies lean and continuous improvement methods, and contributes to labor, tooling, and process estimates for proposals, repairs, and new business opportunities.

Jobs this program prepares you for

The Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics develops, implements, and improves manufacturing methods, process sequences, tooling, work instructions, routers, and production controls used to assemble, integrate, test, repair, and support electronic and electro-mechanical products. This role works closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Test, and Supply Chain to transition new products into production, resolve manufacturing issues, reduce process variation, and improve cost, quality, and schedule performance. The engineer creates and maintains controlled production documentation, supports process validation and engineering changes, develops technical training, applies lean and continuous improvement methods, and contributes to labor, tooling, and process estimates for proposals, repairs, and new business opportunities. Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Health & Welfare Programs including: •Medical• Dental• Vision •Tax Advantaged Accounts • EAP, Income Protection Programs including: •Life, Accident, Disability, and Other Insurance Coverages• Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plans: •401k Plan with a competitive Employer Match and Profit-Sharing Contribution •Employee Stock Purchase Plan*Please note, benefits are country-specific and may vary from location to location.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience supporting electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, repair, or production engineering is preferred. The role requires the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, bills of material, specifications, and technical requirements. Experience creating work instructions, routers, standard procedures, tooling concepts, and process documentation is strongly desired. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, ERP, MES, or PLM systems is preferred. Strong written communication, technical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and project organization skills are required.

Program duration and training scope may be expanded or condensed based on participant experience, qualifications, and transition timeline. Due to DoW requirements, candidates must be US citizens. Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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