Engineering Manager

Overview

Lead product engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, from manufacturing introduction through completion and distribution, at Curtiss-Wright Steam & Air Solutions in Summerville, SC.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage product engineering functions by setting departmental objectives, allocating resources, and overseeing execution across multiple products or complex product lines.
• Define and execute product vision and roadmap by prioritizing product and customer requirements and ensuring alignment with company strategy, revenue targets, and market needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional product execution by partnering with design, manufacturing, quality, test, sales, marketing, and external partners to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee product validation and readiness activities, including beta and pilot programs, to ensure early-stage products meet performance, quality, and release criteria.
• Drive cost, profitability, and performance outcomes by developing and executing long-term plans for cost control, process improvement, and portfolio optimization.

What you'll need

• Must be a US citizen due to DoD requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Rotating Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading product engineering teams within a manufacturing or product-focused engineering environment.
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans aligned with business objectives.
• Experience managing cross-functional product delivery involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, sales, and external stakeholders.
• Strong background in cost management, profitability analysis, and long-term planning for product portfolios.
• Advanced leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with experience developing engineering managers and senior professionals.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Details

• Location: Summerville, SC.
• Salary: $131,000 - $174,000 plus bonus; sign-on bonus and relocation available for select candidates.
• Position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.