Why you want to work here

Our employees work on projects that are on the cutting edge of technology, carrying forward our spirit of innovation. Working at Curtiss-Wright gives you the opportunity to weave your story into our rich history.

Who we are

We are first in flight! We are the company founded by the Wright Brothers and another avionics innovator, Glenn Curtiss. We have been delivering breakthrough innovations for more than 100 years!

What we make

Today, Curtiss-Wright is a diversified, international provider of highly engineered products and services. In Ottawa, we engineer and manufacture commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing electronics and handling systems for rugged operating environments in space, air, sea and land. 

Our top customers 

BAE, Northup Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

Our workplace culture

Curtiss-Wright recognizes that the success of the company is only achievable through the commitment of our dedicated employees. The company and its employees share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence.

Career advancement 

A position at Curtiss-Wright is an opportunity to begin or grow your career. We hire co-op students (many of whom return as employees), new graduates and experienced professionals. We believe in recognizing the development of our employees and post all our opportunities internally to encourage advancement of employees. We hire for a variety of positions including production associates, material handlers, engineering technicians, manufacturing equipment technicians, planners, buyers and engineers.

Meet the team

Position: Senior manufacturing engineer

Name: Ian Fernandez

Age: 42

Years at company: 8

Educational background: Electronics and communications engineering

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

As a part of manufacturing engineering, my focus is on the development and improvement of operation processes so they are effective to achieve high-quality products that will remain competitive no matter how complex they have become over the years.

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

I started off as a quality supervisor in 2011. My goal was to work for a company where I could use my education and utilize my skills and experience for further professional development.  

What is the best part about your job?

To be able to deliver high-quality complex products to our customers while working alongside a motivated workforce that shares the same goals. This inspires me to remain engaged in my role and meeting the commitments set before me.

The job

Requirements

Assembly positions in the operations group require a highschool diploma as well as a strong desire to continuously learn, a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, a commitment to continuous improvement, mechanical
and technical aptitude, willingness to support three shifts. Other positions require a diploma in electronics, as well as electro-mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Skills

Verbal and written communication; as well as analyzing, judgment and decision-making; manual dexterity, reading and understanding technical drawings; accuracy and attention to detail; and an ability to use computers to complete work tasks.

Perks

• Dental benefits

• Eyecare benefits

• Drug benefits

• Three or more weeks of
  vacation time

• Casual dress code

• Fitness allowance

• Free parking

• Life insurance

• Employee share ownership program

• $150 per year for magazines, books or CDs to upgrade work-related skills

• Educational assistance and development support

• Complimentary beverages and snacks

• Employee assistance plan