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Lead Valve Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

As our Design Engineer, you will direct and/or perform complete valve designs including layout ... Acts as Project Manager (lead) for internally (PID) and externally funded Design/Development ...

... lead and plays a vital part in maintaining our client's reputation for reliable, high-quality ... Understanding of valve design, operation, and maintenance techniques preferred. * Knowledge of ASME ...

Acts as Project Manager (lead) for internally (PID) and externally funded Design/Development ... Knowledge of Valve Design and Drafting Practices * Proficient in all types of analysis techniques ...

Mechanical Design Engineer Perform engineering valve design functions for the development of new products and for the modification of existing products. * Design and develop prototype models and ...

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Maintains accurate engineering records * Analyzes product issues in production, installation, and ... Knowledge of valve design, test, and qualification methods Work Environment: The majority of the ...

Acts as Project Manager (lead) for internally (PID) and externally funded Design/Development ... Knowledge of Valve Design and Drafting Practices * Proficient in all types of analysis techniques ...

Valve Design & Engineering * Lead the end-to-end design of industrial valves including gate, globe, ball, check, butterfly, and specialty valves across pressure classes ANSI 150 through 4500.

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Springfield, NJ · On-site

$69K - $92K/yr

Project Engineer Accountable to plan, direct, manage and coordinate all engineering functions related to design, and development of fluid flow components specifically exposure to valve design in ...

Design Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and electronic valve actuation design * DFMEA and PPAP LANGUAGE SKILLS ... Mechanical Engineering or related field. Experience Required 3 years: Preferred 1 year: 1 year:

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for supporting research and new product ... Valve sealing technology. * Static and dynamic seal design. * Oversite and comprehension of stress ...

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Design Engineer

East Farmingdale, NY • On-site

Curtiss-Wright
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Design Engineer
We are looking for an Design Engineer to join our Target Rock team!
As our Design Engineer, you will direct and/or perform complete valve designs including layout, detail, and assembly drawings. You will direct and/or performs design and analysis activities on new design and redesign programs. You will also coordinate design activities with the Design/Drafting group and Project Engineering and perform analysis as required by Project Engineering and as directed by the Design Engineering Manager. You will provide oversight of design report activities conducted by sub-tier suppliers. You will also maintain the Target Rock PID (Product Improvement and Development) Program.
Location: East Farmingdale, NY
Salary/hourly rate: $83,800 to $110,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
  • Prepare 3D models, and 2D layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for new or improved product.
  • Prepares clearance/stack-up studies to ensure fit and function of product.
  • Performs analysis and calculations to support and justify Designs.
  • Selects material and hardware for product.
  • Preparation and review of design reports.
  • Review of specifications for compliance with proposed design.
  • Standardize Design Methods and analysis techniques.
  • Acts as Project Manager (lead) for internally (PID) and externally funded Design/Development programs
  • Interface with Manufacturing, Welding and Quality Control to ensure manufacturability and inspectability of components designed.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

What You Bring
  • Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Nuclear)
  • Product application
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Minimum of two (2) years of 2D and 3D CAD experience
  • Knowledge of products and industry requirements.
  • Knowledge of Valve Design and Drafting Practices
  • Proficient in all types of analysis techniques (tolerance/fit-up, structural, thermal, flow, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of ASME B&PV Code and/or SDB-63/VDM-71, as well as other applicable industry codes (e.g. Y14.5, B16.5, B16.34, B18.3, B31.1)
  • Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis
  • Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, LabVIEW, NX, Teamcenter and ANSYS

Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com)
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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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.
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Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

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