Manufacturing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Curtiss-Wright scores B on the Alion truth index.
Manufacturing Engineer
Ready to make an impact in one of the world’s most critical energy sectors? In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer will bridge engineering design and production, driving improvements across manufacturing systems and processes to ensure products are built efficiently, reliably, and to the highest quality standards. Supporting both existing programs and new product introductions, your work will directly contribute to technologies powering the global nuclear industry!
Location:Idaho Falls, ID (onsite)
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
Salary Information: $77,500 - 100,000 annually
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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.
Your Challenge:
- Transfer and ownership of engineering drawing and product requirements to item master records, manufacturing bills of materials, and work order routing structure in the ERP system, including specification and maintenance of standard hour estimates.
- Develop product manufacturing techniques including tooling, fixturing, and processes for electrical and mechanical assembly
- Provide technical support to assembly and repair personnel in manufacturing techniques and processes
- Review condition reports (non-conformance reports) and provide resolution and disposition in cooperation with quality assurance and operations personnel
- Providing input to cost estimates and providing assessment of technical requirements as they relate to manufacturing processes as input to new proposals for Sales department
- Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturing
- Development of standard work instructions, processes and procedures
- Support engineering, design, operations and procurement by researching obsolete components and determining suitable replacements or alternate solutions
- Provide vendor and supplier support by evaluating out-going scope of work documents, drawings, and specifications that vendors and suppliers conformance
- Reduce costs by continually improving production processes, work instructions and designs.
- Provide input to design engineering to seek designs for manufacturability (DFM)
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the Quality Assurance program
- Establishing safe work instructions and procedures
- Initiation of action required to correct substandard conditions
What You Bring:
- Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a custom, make to order, highly engineered product manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field is preferred
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or similar program
- Working knowledge of a broad range of manufacturing disciplines, with a primary focus on electrical assembly, “bench-top” mechanical assembly is necessary
- Some experience in machining, coating, UV printing, laser engraving, welding and/or joining processes is desirable
- Strong working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610, J-STD / IPC-7711/7721)
- An open mind with a strong desire to solve problems and find quality solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and financial expectations
- Familiarity with 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements is a plus not but required
- Attention to detail in document review and evaluation
- Skills in analyzing, judgement and decision making
Who We Are
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.https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/scientech/default.aspx
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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.
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