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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Materials Engineer in Cheswick, Pennsylvania
We are looking for a Materials Engineer to join our EMD team!
As our Sr. Materials Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex materials engineering problems. You will look for new advanced ways to improve and evolve material evaluation and guide material selection efforts for new products. You will mentor and aid in the development of less experienced engineers and more.
Location: Cheswick, PA
Benefits
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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *
Your Challenge:
Work with design engineering and vendors to develop complex base material procedures and processes (e.g., casting, forging, heat treating, etc.) to obtain desired mechanical and material properties.
Plan, coordinate, and execute complex materials engineering activities including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical or other presentations to ensure visibility of solutions in an evolving environment.
Review standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine metallurgical and materials engineering requirements. Recommend new ways to meet stringent requirements by interfacing with external subject matter experts.
Develop innovative, practical solutions to advance complex materials engineering problems. Provide technical support to failure investigations and bid proposals. Guide material selection efforts for existing and new products.
Leads technical teams in materials root cause analysis and related activities. Look for new and innovative ways to use material evaluation tools and techniques. Mentor less experienced engineers and is involved in the development of their skills.
Work with laboratory equipment vendors to generate proposals for new capital asset equipment, as necessary.
Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Sciences
A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in engineering support of heavy component manufacturing including joining and machining operations.
Significant exposure to physical metallurgy concepts demonstrated through professional experience.
Demonstrated project planning skills and understanding of cost and schedule implications.
Strong relationships with industry contacts that can be called upon for support in the resolution of problems.
Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Who We Are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today.
Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
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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 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.