Engineer, Principal

We are looking for an Engineer, Principal, to join our Lansing, NY team!

As our Principal Engineer, you will work closely with all departments across the IMR Test Lab facilities. You will be the lead technician for all data structures and existing processes; sit on all high-level engineering meetings and act as a resource for all our engineers.

As a Principal Engineer, you will perform a variety of moderately complex to complex software and/or hardware engineering activities of an analysis, design, or test nature.

You will participate on project teams and provide guidance to less experienced engineers and technical staff. You will plan, conduct, and may supervise research, development or installation of products and systems in conformance with engineering design and customer specification. Engineering activities support both domestic and international products/services.

Location: Lansing, NY

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

Technical Oversight

Ensure test methodologies in engineering-related proposals meet customer, standards, and accreditation requirementsAssist engineering staff with technical questions, including editing technical reports prior to customer release if required

Project Management

Review technically challenging customer requests (e.g., scope, risks, fit for lab capabilities, schedule, and opportunities for further business) and provide input during the proposal and quoting process.Full project management - follow up on projects, key programs, and areas of concern to ensure that testing is proceeding correctly, on time, and on budget. Provide guidance when course corrections are necessary.Observe operational performance metrics and identify areas that might indicate weaknesses that need to be addressed proactively from an engineering perspective (safety, quality, turn-around time / on time delivery, customer feedback). Develop and execute mitigation plans as needed.

Engineering Mentorship

Manage the formal internal Professional Development Program / Engineering Mentorship Program. Ensure that regular meetings are held with the participants.Organize and maintain a regular annual training schedule for hard skills and “soft” business skills that engineers will need to develop to enhance their careers.

Internal and External Relations

Representing IMR Test Labs/ Analytical Services to internal and external stakeholders, including customersParticipate in business development activities, especially related to new services being considered. Provide guidance on technical considerations and evaluate feasibility and maintainability of new tests and equipment being considered.

What You Bring

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in engineering; metallurgy preferred or a Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years of experience8-10 years’ experience in materials testing, project management, and engineering mentorshipExcellent communication skills including ability to create technical reports, and present to senior managementExpertise in C#Familiarity with data collection tools

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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No 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.  

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 and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.