Lead Mechanical Design EngineerLehigh Heavy Forge Corporation • Aston Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation
- Aston Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
- Aston Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Compensation: $130,000 to $145,000 Annually
Reference: Curtiss-Wright_JR11385
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, testing, and lifecycle support of the mechanical systems used in aircraft arresting and recovery systems. You will work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams – including project management, operations, and government customers – to deliver innovative, safe, and cost‑effective solutions for our existing products as well as new product development.
This role is fully on‑site at the Aston, PA facility.
Location Aston, PA
Salary $130,000 to $145,000
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off
401(k) 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
Your Challenges
Design complex new equipment, machinery, and components for various product lines (e.g., hydraulic assemblies, electro‑mechanical control systems, and structural members) to meet or exceed customer specifications while ensuring manufacturability.
Create component design and drawings using CATIA V5.
Generate manufacturing drawings for parts, determine manufacturing processes, and specify tolerancing requirements.
Develop engineering solutions and proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs.
Develop engineering documentation (technical specifications, procedures, etc.) for new products.
Perform engineering analysis (classical hand‑calculations and FEA).
Communicate with customers on project and design related challenges.
Coordinate with production team, quality, and project management to ensure orderly transition of system from prototype to pre‑production to production state.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
10+ years of Mechanical Design experience; preference given for defense or aerospace industry experience.
Experience creating complex mechanical and/or electro‑mechanical designs to meet customer requirements and specifications.
Knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design and analysis.
Lead roles in product development and put into practice various engineering processes listed below.
Understanding of different manufacturing processes: machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, wire EDM, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using CATIA V5 or similar.
Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and related standards for drawing creation.
Proficiency in engineering processes (e.g., FMEA, tolerance stack‑up analysis, etc.).
Team player and effective communication.
Familiarity with layout and schematics is a plus.
Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems design and analysis.
Familiarity with control systems, PLCs, etc. is a plus.
Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, MIL‑STD, etc.) is a plus.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statements 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.
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