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Curtiss-Wright

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in California
Job locations
California
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

The Supervisor Mechanical Design Engineer leads and mentors a team of mechanical design engineers responsible for the design, development, and improvement of products supporting commercial nuclear power generation, including advanced reactor technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Generation IV reactors, and the existing nuclear fleet. This position provides technical leadership for the development of valves, actuators, hydraulic assemblies, and related mechanical equipment while supporting both new product development and enhancement of existing product lines. The role combines engineering expertise, project coordination, and team leadership to ensure designs meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements

Jobs this program prepares you for

The Supervisor Mechanical Design Engineer leads and mentors a team of mechanical design engineers responsible for the design, development, and improvement of products supporting commercial nuclear power generation, including advanced reactor technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Generation IV reactors, and the existing nuclear fleet. This position provides technical leadership for the development of valves, actuators, hydraulic assemblies, and related mechanical equipment while supporting both new product development and enhancement of existing product lines. The role combines engineering expertise, project coordination, and team leadership to ensure designs meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements. 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

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

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

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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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