Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to join our Gastonia team!

As our Electrical Engineering Manager you will be responsible for managing a major engineering function within the reporting unit, with accountability for people, processes, and budget oversight. This role leads a team of professional engineers by setting departmental objectives, allocating resources, directing system requirements and specifications across multiple phases, and overseeing engineering design, construction, installation and ongoing support actives to achieve operational targets and contribute to broader organizational goals.

Location: Gastonia, NC

Salary: $131,000 to $189,200 + bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. 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 I *

Your Challenge

• Manage a defined engineering function by setting objectives, planning work, allocating resources, and ensuring departmental performance aligns with operational and strategic goals
• Lead, develop, and evaluate engineering staff through hiring, training, motivation, performance management, and succession planning to ensure a capable and engaged team
• Direct the development of system requirements and specifications across multiple project phases, making decisions and recommendations that impact engineering and related divisional activities
• Oversee execution of engineering design, construction, installation, and ongoing support for facilities, systems, and technical policies and procedures within the assigned function
• Establish, monitor, and improve engineering processes, tools, and standards while managing budgets and ensuring adequate resources are available to support project delivery

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline. Demonstrated experience managing professional engineers and engineering operations within a technical or industrial environment.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience with departmental budgeting, resource planning, and process management.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle activities, including design, implementation, and operational support.
• Proven ability to develop system requirements, guide technical decision-making, and influence cross-functional outcomes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance tactical execution and people
• 7-10yrs of experience in design engineering and/or technical project management is required.
• 7-10yrs of experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industry is preferred
• 7-10yrs of experience in requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance (i.e., ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for safety-critical systems and equipment
• Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent
• A track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.