{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4e69132bb7e58531e5df25fe","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e69132bb7e58531e5df25fe","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e69132bb7e58531e5df25fe","title":"Supervisor, R&D Engineering","description":"Supervisor, R&D Engineering\nAs the R&D Engineering Supervisor, you will lead and guide a team of mechanical and electrical engineers. This team is part of the Engineering Group and is focused on new product introduction and improvement within the Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Arresting Systems business unit (BU). In this role you will be responsible for the development of R&D program scopes, the execution of product development objectives, and provide mentorship to the engineering team. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams – including project management, operations and government customers – to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions.\nThis role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.\nLocation: Aston, PA\nSalary: $125,000 to $145,000\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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.\nWe Take Care of Our People\nPaid 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\nYour Challenges:\nLead and manage product engineering functions by setting departmental objectives, allocating resources, and overseeing execution across multiple projects / initiatives.\nOversee product validation and readiness activities to ensure early-stage products meet performance, quality, and release criteria.\nPerform personnel management functions – recruiting and hiring, performance appraisals and performance management, staffing analysis, and employee development.\nInfluence and establish technical execution best practices.\nEvaluate all available Engineering tools and resources required to meet development and capability needs.\nCommunicate with internal and external customers on project and design related challenges.\nProvide technical mentorship and guidance within the engineering team.\nRequired travel time is less than 10%.\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.\n8+ years of progressive engineering or management experience. Preference for experience in defense, aerospace, or similar industry.\nDemonstrated experience leading R&D programs, technology development, or new product introduction.\nStrong understanding of system design processes, with experience in program phases from capture through development to sustainment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technically complex situations.\nProficiency in engineering processes (e.g. DFMA, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.).\nFamiliarity with industry standards (ASME, IEEE, MIL-STD’s, etc.)\nAbility to travel up to 10%.\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nWho We Are\nOur Values\nEnvironmental, Social and Governance\nCurtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.\nFor more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)\n#LI-EH1\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team 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.\nCompliance Statement\nThis 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.\nCurtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. 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This team is part of the Engineering Group and is focused on new product introduction and improvement within the Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Arresting Systems business unit (BU). In this role you will be responsible for the development of R&D program scopes, the execution of product development objectives, and provide mentorship to the engineering team. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams – including project management, operations and government customers – to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions.\nThis role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.\nLocation: Aston, PA\nSalary: $125,000 to $145,000\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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.\nWe Take Care of Our People\nPaid 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\nYour Challenges:\nLead and manage product engineering functions by setting departmental objectives, allocating resources, and overseeing execution across multiple projects / initiatives.\nOversee product validation and readiness activities to ensure early-stage products meet performance, quality, and release criteria.\nPerform personnel management functions – recruiting and hiring, performance appraisals and performance management, staffing analysis, and employee development.\nInfluence and establish technical execution best practices.\nEvaluate all available Engineering tools and resources required to meet development and capability needs.\nCommunicate with internal and external customers on project and design related challenges.\nProvide technical mentorship and guidance within the engineering team.\nRequired travel time is less than 10%.\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.\n8+ years of progressive engineering or management experience. 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With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.\nFor more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)\n#LI-EH1\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team 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.\nCompliance Statement\nThis 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.\nCurtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. 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