Tactical Operations Engineer

We are looking for a Tactical Operations Engineer to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

As our Tactical Operations Engineer is responsible for driving organizational transformation by blending engineering expertise with strategic planning to design, optimize, and implement solutions that align with organizational goals across technology, process, and business systems. This role leads initiatives

that improve manufacturing throughput, reduce lead time, strengthen gated release processes, and establish sustainable on-time delivery performance across the organization.

Salary: $76,200 - $110,000​ per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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:

• Conceive, plan, and design systems or processes; integrate hardware/software, embedded systems, or service platforms; conduct research programs applying engineering principles.
• Perform cost estimates, engineering studies, and feasibility analyses; explore disruptive technologies; lead pilot projects and effective efficient process development.
• Design, implement, and sustain new operating systems, workflows, and standard work that improve organizational execution and accountability
• Partner directly with shop floor personnel to identify production constraints, remove bottlenecks, and improve process flow.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to ensure operational alignment and successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput,
• reducing lead time, and improving operational efficiency: kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, process improvement workshops.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and recommend/implement strategic corrective actions that improve on-time delivery, quality performance, productivity, and capacity utilization.
• Support change management efforts to ensure new systems and processes are successfully adopted and sustained.

What You Bring:

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience improving manufacturing throughput, reducing lead time, and driving measurable operational performance improvements.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, scheduling, and workflow
• optimization. Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence employees at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with value stream mapping, kaizen administration, 5S, and other LEAN tools.
• Experience implementing manufacturing operating systems or production control systems.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting platforms.

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

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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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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.