Operations Project Manager

We are looking for an Operations Project Manager to join our Lansing, NY team!

As our Operations Project Manager you will lead and direct the daily activities of the Mechanical and Nonmetallic Departments to meet customer needs and expectation for testing and evaluations.   You will perform independent work, guide the work of others, provide technical leadership, work with management, and interact with customers.  You will also need to maintain a high degree of knowledge and proficiency in material science and serve as the resident expert in the area.

This is a role for an individual looking for a service oriented work environment where they can solve customer and internal problems to ensure product is released on time.

Location: Lansing, NY

Salary: $90,000-$100,000

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

• Perform technical analyses in the Non-metallics and Mechanical department
• Organize projects for standardized testing and develop techniques for special projects
• Prepare quotes, review and distribute incoming jobs, and assure work completion in a high quality and timely manner
• Inform the Business Unit Manager in a timely manner of administrative and technical activities, status of projects, problem areas and corrective actions
• Train, manage, and develop others, review work and reports, and prepare performance reviews
• Responsible for lab appearance, safety, and maintenance
• Exhibit and maintain a high level of engineering skills
• Recommend and justify the procurement of capital equipment to maintain an appropriate level of competence in current and advanced mechanical and nonmetallic materials technology
• Review reports to ensure quality

What You Bring

• Technical skillset – engineering or testing background
• 5-7 years in management
• Be able to manage multiple priorities
• Project management skills and being able to work under pressure

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.