The Manufacturing Engineer, Lead provides advanced technical leadership in developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods to support efficient fabrication of parts, components, and assemblies. The role oversees complex process analysis, cost and labor studies, cross-functional coordination, and the release of new or revised products into production, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and operational readiness across the full product lifecycle.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead the development, optimization, and documentation of manufacturing processes, workflows, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to support efficient production (30%).
Coordinate product release activities by reviewing engineering drawings, validating manufacturability, and interfacing with design engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve design and specification issues (20%).
Conduct advanced labor, methods, and process analyses to evaluate equipment, capacity, and productivity, recommending improvements that reduce cost and enhance throughput (20%).
Oversee evaluation and implementation of engineering changes, tooling needs, and specification updates while serving as a technical liaison across program management, quality, finance, procurement, inspection, and production (20%).
Analyze and maintain manufacturing data, cost estimates, and operational records to support decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives (10%).
Representative Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
8-12+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience.
Demonstrated expertise in process development, tooling requirements, manufacturability assessment, and production optimization.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and change documentation.
Proven experience driving cross-functional collaboration and leading complex manufacturing readiness activities.
Proficiency in cost estimation, labor/time studies, workflow analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Effective communication, documentation, and technical problem-solving skills.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
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. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)
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Join the WRIGHT Team!
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. 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.
