**Chief Design Engineer** We are looking for a Chief Design Engineer to join our Target Rock team! As **our** Chief Design Engineer you will direct design and analysis activities on new design valve and redesign programs. You will coordinate design activities with the Design/Drafting group and Project Engineering. You will also set the standard and perform/oversee design analysis activities within the Engineering department. In addition, you will own the Target Rock PID (Product Improvement and Development) process to both drive innovation and manage the IR&D program to support business growth objectives. **Location: East Farmingdale, NY** **Salary/hourly rate: $136,000 to $180,000** _Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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** + Ensure compliance of designs with the applicable customer provided specifications. + Oversee preparation of design drawings and analysis. + Preparation and review of design reports and analysis. + Standardize and oversee Design Methods and analysis techniques. + Ensure design/development programs maintain budget and schedule. + Prepare technical bid and proposal input for new business opportunities. + Manage and drive innovation activity in the engineering department. + Additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager. **What You Bring** + Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Nuclear) + Master of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Nuclear) (preferred) + Must be a US Citizen. + 15+ years of experience in valve design (or similar industry) + Professional Engineering Registration (preferred) + Power Plant Systems training (preferred) + Strong analytical capability, able to perform, but not limited to tolerance/fit-up, structural, fluid, and thermal analyses + Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (Structural, Thermal, Fluid, and Fatigue) + Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, LabVIEW, NX, Teamcenter and ANSYS **Who We Are** Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx) Environmental, Social and Governance Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine. To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com) (https://www.cw-ems.com/target-rock/default.aspx) *Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location. \#LI-CM1 _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. **Join the WRIGHT Team!** Over 90 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.