Woodward, Inc

Mechanical Engineer I or II - 1st Shift

Woodward, Inc$65K — $123K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required
  • 1 year experience for Level II or MS degree
  • Basic understanding of engineering practices and quality systems
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Fundamental knowledge of analytical tools and techniques
  • Ability to work in teams and support group objectives

Responsibilities

  • Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST)
  • Coordinate and manage tasks to meet project deadlines
  • Recognize and seek help for complex issues beyond personal expertise
  • Implement and suggest process improvements as needed
  • Write and conduct component tests with supervision
  • Perform standard engineering tasks with established techniques

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 401(k) match at 4.5%
  • Annual stock contribution of 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage upon hire
  • Paid time off including 12 holidays and vacation
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health support
  • Voluntary benefit options including insurance discounts and legal assistance
Full Job Description
Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Level I:

Estimated annual base pay: $65,000 (minimum) - $78,000 (midpoint) - $84,000 (maximum)

Level II:

Estimated annual base pay: $77,000 (Minimum) - $100,000 (Midpoint) - $123,000 (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


Level I:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
  • Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
  • Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area.
  • Learns the steps involved to incorporate process improvements.
  • Performs routine functions which require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
  • May perform small component tests to support more senior engineers.


Key Skills:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; learning technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
  • Basic skills in problem solving and troubleshooting.
  • Basic understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company. Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and seeks out appropriate experts and tools.
  • Basic ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards including quality system standards and PLC process
  • Fundamental knowledge of commercial and in-house analytical packages. Ability to run existing standard tools. (e.g. Excel, equation solver software, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Team Leadership: Learns to work as part of a team and contribute to team goals. No leadership responsibilities at this stage.
  • Process Improvements: Observes processes and suggests minor improvements under supervision.
  • Application and Field Use Knowledge: Gains exposure to tested products and their basic applications in the field.


Other Qualifications:
  • 4 Year Bachelors BS degree


Level II:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
  • Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
  • Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area.
  • May implement process improvements on a project level.
  • Performs work which involves the use of conventional engineering practices.
  • Writes and performs component tests with some supervision.


Key Skills:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal only); Basic technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
  • Competent skills in problem solving and trouble-shooting.
  • Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with customers. May direct or lead work of technicians, detailers and designers.
  • Basic ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards including quality system standards and PLC process
  • Basic use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; Basic knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, configuration management). Assists with the development of department and organization procedures.
  • Basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures
  • Effective time management skills.


Other Qualifications:
  • 4 Year Bachelors BS degree+ 1 Year of experience or MS
  • International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 1 year of experience or Masters


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).

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About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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