Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay:  $74,000.00(minimum) - $92,500.00(midpoint) - $111,000.00(maximum)

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance  

Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 

Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

Member referral bonus 

Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible     Spending 

Voluntary benefits, including:  

Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re an Operation Engineer or looking to become one, we have an exciting opportunity for you!  This person would be responsible for helping deploy new products into production and making sure they are manufacturable and cost effective. This engineer will be asked to utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to support the launch of products quickly and effectively while also improving our existing portfolio products. This person will also have the opportunity to participate in cross functional projects. Come join this team and have the exposure to exciting new technology in aerospace! 

What you will be doing...

Provides technical solutions

Learns from experts in the area

Supports new capital equipment purchases and implementation

Creates cell layouts and process improvement initiatives

Uses Six Sigma and lean tools to improve processes

Supports new product introduction

Represents company with customers

Participates in process improvements on project level

Develops/trains other members in manufacturing process

Implements engineering changes and adheres to Quality System requirements

What we are looking for...

Bachelor's degree in technical/science or international equivalent required

Greater than 2 years professional engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced degree required

Basic Six Sigma knowledge; Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

Uses basic concepts of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and supports new product introduction

Basic understanding of electrical and/or mechanical machine drawings, including industry specifications

Manufacturing Engineering - Basic understanding of applicable manufacturing processes including Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) programming; Basic knowledge of capabilities studies, Gage R&R, and machine capability; Basic understanding of machinery related to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.; Basic understanding of product drawings, including GD&T and specification flow down

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans