Senior Manufacturing Engineer (DfM) in England

Apply for the Senior Design for Manufacture Engineer role at Curtiss‑Wright Corporation. This long‑term, multi‑year programme delivers safety‑critical nuclear instrumentation & control (I&C) systems for reactor protection. Your work will ensure complex, high‑integrity electronic and electromechanical systems are designed with scalable, supportable, and cost‑effective manufacturing in mind—from concept through to 60 years of in‑service support.

Your Challenge

• Develop and implement innovative Design for Manufacture (DfM) processes to support the creation of scalable, efficient, and cost‑effective production systems.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to embed DfM principles early in the product lifecycle.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for high‑complexity, medium‑volume production of safety‑critical equipment.
• Support the definition and implementation of business and engineering processes to enable scalable, repeatable manufacturing.
• Drive automation opportunities and digital manufacturing strategies to improve quality, consistency, cost and throughput.
• Contribute to the selection and qualification of suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure that design decisions consider long‑term supportability, obsolescence management, and maintainability over a 60‑year lifecycle.
• Take a lead role in design reviews, DFMEAs and PFMEAs, and process validation activities.
• Provide technical input into make/buy decisions and cost modelling.

What You Bring

• Security contractual compliance will require incumbents must be a sole British National.
• Proven experience in DfM within a high‑integrity or regulated environment (e.g., aerospace, defence, nuclear, automotive).
• Knowledge of quality standards, specifically ISO 9001.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing techniques and their application to complex assemblies.
• Experience working in cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management and configuration control.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., IEC 61513, AS9100, NQA‑1).
• Exposure to digital manufacturing tools and PLM systems.
• Experience of introducing robotics and collaborative robotics (cobotics) into manufacturing workflows.

Who We Are

Curtiss‑Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss‑Wright, is a global engineering and design‑manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission‑critical applications when safety and reliability matter. Our customers trust us because safety is our top priority.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. If the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity

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.