Manager, Mechanical Testing and Machine Shop

We are looking for a Manager, Mechanical Testing and Machine Shop to join our Louisville, KY team!

As our Mechanical Testing and Machine Shop Manager you will be responsible for both departments, ensuring parts are machined and tested to customer specifications.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with some supervisory experience and a technical background, who enjoys supporting the site sales team.

Location: Louisville, KY

Salary: $80,000 - $92,000

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

• Manage the mechanical testing and machining departments (4 direct reports).
• Develop machine shop and mechanical testing procedures in coordination with company standards and objectives.
• Act as a Safety Ambassador – ensuring corporate guidelines and safety requirements are followed.
• Prioritize and maintain work schedules based on production deadlines and ensures deadlines are met.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on machines and testing equipment.
• Operations management – human resources, office administration, expenses, personnel management
• Create reports for management and corporate, including metrics and KPIs
• Make budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and manpower for machine and mechanical testing shop areas.
• Support the sales group, act as the technical expert for customer quotes.

What You Bring

• At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Job shop experience
• Flexible and adaptable to changing prioritizes
• Mechanical testing or machining experience

Preferred:

• CWI Certificate

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.