Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Ladson, SC

We are looking for a Product Engineer-Associate to join our Summerville, SC location.

The Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Systems (EMS) division is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Steam & Air Solutions team. You will be directing or performing the design and development of steam turbine products and components of existing and new designs within the guidelines for product design that will meet industry and contractual requirements at the most efficient cost.

• 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

Salary: $67,400-$97,400

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

• Conduct studies and investigations to determine feasibility of designs associated with the application of turbines
• Define product design requirements in accordance with contract requirements, including computation of performance
• Analyze test results to evaluate and determine performance, design qualities, and operating deficiencies for the product
• Develop standard performance curves and calculation procedures to assist marketing in quoting products
• Coordinate with other areas of engineering to ensure contractual requirements are met
• Conduct product improvement programs toward minimizing costs, improving performance and promoting standardization
• Investigate field problems and provide corrective action in terms of component redesign, revised operating procedures or maintenance practices
• Develop computer programs required to support and analyze design concepts with respect to performance and mechanical design
• Investigate manufacturing deviations and provide corrective action
• May supervise and direct subordinates, product design engineers and/or technicians in the design and modification of components for steam turbines
• Independently perform assignments that require thorough knowledge of thermodynamics, machine design, metallurgy, installation, operation and application of steam turbines
• Travel to manufacturing suppliers to support, instruct, and manage the machining of critical components

This position will require 5% - 15% travel per year dependent upon projects assigned.

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Aero Engineering discipline and 3-5 years of experience in the steam turbine or related industry required
• Ability to create UG drawings, 3-D models
• Experience in managing projects and working in a team environment
• Knowledge of Oracle manufacturing systems/software
• Steam turbines manufacturing/design is an asset

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. 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.

Over 95 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.

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