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_We are looking for a proven Engineering Leader to lead our Scientech engineering team in Idaho Falls, ID!_

**Location:** Idaho Falls, ID

We Take Care of Our People

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge:

This is a newly created and critical leadership position that will provide the business unit with effective management of the engineering resources to sustain growth, foster innovation and produce products that meet customer requirements and company profitability objectives. The Director of Engineering requires a proven leader with a track record of managing managers, strategic thinking, change management, and direct stakeholder engagement. The position will plan, direct and manage engineering activities associated within this business unit. 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 contracts as a high-level management representative of the company. This position reports to the GM of the BU.

+ Build, lead, and grow a high-performing engineering organization, creating an environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, clear expectations, continuous improvement, and success.

+ Provide leadership and direction to the engineering department, by understanding the various engineering disciplines on the team and how they work together to fulfill our customers needs

+ Manage, and assign design and development engineering resources

+ Manage engineers at all levels, to include managers/supervisors of engineers. 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 NQA-1 and ISO Quality Management Systems

+ 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.

+ Work with management to integrate, align and reorganize engineering groups from other existing or newly acquired CW business units in support of business strategies

+ Demonstrate a strong customer focus by listening to, recognizing, and responding to customer input in an effective, timely and courteous manner

+ Take initiative as problems and opportunities arise by anticipating and meeting customer needs and company expectations

Your Expertise:

+ 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 supervisors and engineers and/or technical resources for projects with average team size ranging from 1-25

+ Accomplished leadership of managing technical resources and achieving results as a team

+ Excellent analysis and decision-making skills

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Some travel required

Preferred

+ Experience with managing electrical, mechanical, computer and software engineering.

Who We Are

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

Environmental, Social and Governance

**Scientech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright,** is a global provider of commercial power instrumentation, electrical components, specialty hardware, process control systems, and proprietary database solutions aimed at improving safety, plant performance and reliability as well as reducing costs. **Scientech** offers products and services for the nuclear, fossil, and renewable generating markets.

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/scientech/default.aspx

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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.