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_We are looking for a Director of Engineering to join our Exlar team and lead our Engineering team!_

**Location:** Chanhassen, MN

Salary/hourly rate:

$170K-200K

_Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Minnesota. 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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

Your Challenge

Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide the business with effective management of the engineering resources to sustain growth, foster innovation and produce products that meet customer requirements and company profitability objectives. The position will plan, direct and manage engineering activities associated with the Exlar business unit, including the primary location in Chanhassen, MN and potential additional site(s) depending on organization changes and/or acquisitions. Additional responsibilities include setting and managing engineering department expense and capital budgets; assisting in providing strategic vision and leadership to the engineering department(s); setting, implementing and maintaining standards for the department; and maintaining staffing levels to meet development objectives and established expense levels. In addition to the management and direction of the Engineering Department, the position will represent the company as a high-level advisor, be prepared to present to all levels of management and provide customer support by assisting sales management in securing and retaining key OEM customers as a high-level management representative of the company.

Major Areas of Accountability

+ Provide leadership and direction to the engineering department

+ Manage assigned design and development engineering resources

+ Manage engineers at all levels. Retain necessary technical competence to engage and understand required technical discussions and resulting decisions.

+ Manage the product development process to achieve necessary development objectives and comply with requirements set by the ISO Quality Management System

+ Periodically present and/or communicate engineering activities and status to upper management and other cross functional departments as needed

+ Work with management to assure the strategic direction of the Engineering Department is aligned with the company’s goals and objectives

+ Develop annual department expense budget to utilize all engineering resources and meet product and technology development requirements of the company

+ Develop annual capital budget to identify capital requirements to establish and maintain the engineering department functions, and also identify and budget for necessary capital to produce developed products.

+ Insure the company’s intellectual property is properly protected including obtaining applicable patents, disclosures, and non-compete documents

+ Work with management to integrate, align and reorganize engineering groups from other existing or newly acquired CW business units that are planned to support Exlar business strategies

+ Support Sales Management in developing and retaining key OEM customer via meeting at both domestic and international locations as required and prepare and present to support the agenda as necessary

What You Bring

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred

+ Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred

+ Recommended minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing engineers and/or technical resources and projects with average team size of 15-20

+ Accomplished leadership of managing technical resources and get results through others

+ Excellent analysis and decision making skills

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Experience in linear motion and rotary configuration experience relating to actuation solution is an asset

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Exlar manufactures electromechanical linear roller screw actuators, rotary servo motors, and integrated control solutions for a broad range of applications. Our unique technology provides an efficient electric replacement for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders and a more robust replacement for ball screws. With forces up to 80,000 pounds and speeds up to 60 inches per second, we are able to deliver higher force and speed in smaller packages than other comparably sized actuation technology. Exlar actuators have more flexibility, higher efficiency, and lower maintenance than traditional hydraulic and pneumatic solutions. Whether looking to increase productivity or reduce your total cost of ownership, Exlar’s team of highly skilled engineers can put together the right solution for you.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com) (https://www.cw-actuation.com/en-gb/about/about-exlar-automation)

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_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected])_** _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. ([email protected])

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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.