Woodward, Inc

Senior Mechanical Designer

Woodward, Inc$93K — $149K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of design experience in a relevant field
  • Expert proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD/PLM software
  • Advanced understanding of engineering principles such as heat transfer and fluid mechanics
  • Demonstrated ability in Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing
  • Proven experience in project planning and coordination
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Capable of mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate detailed project phases
  • Create expert-level 3D models of complex housings
  • Perform advanced linear and radial stack-up studies
  • Design complete systems considering all elements of the life cycle
  • Support customer design reviews effectively.

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 4.5% 401(k) match
  • Annual stock contribution of 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • 12 paid holidays including floating holidays
  • Flexible vacation, sick time, and short-term disability leave
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
  • Various voluntary benefits including home and auto insurance discounts.
Full Job Description
Senior Designer:

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000 (Minimum) - $121,000 (Midpoint) - $149,000 (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


Key Responsibilities:
  • Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
  • Must 3D model at an expert level, complex housings in 5 axes.
  • Must be able to perform advanced level linear and radial stackup studies
  • Designs may be one on a more complex level - not only designing LRUs but also working on complete systems with all elements of the life cycle process in accordance with the PLC process
  • Ability to support customer design reviews


Key Skills:
  • Ability to understand and apply Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing or International equivalent at an expert level
  • Expert CAD skills in CAD/ PLM Softwares. May have ability to do low level FEA, CFD using CAD tools
  • Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and how to optimize designs based on competing inputs relating to each to achieve the best possible design for the enterprise
  • An understanding of fundamental engineering principles (heat transfer, fluid mechanics, material strength).
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality and professionalism. Ability to identify continuous improvement activities to improve efficiencies or work.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and customers.
  • The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team. The ability to reinforce positive teamwork.
  • The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems with a significant organizational impact.
  • Must also have the ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with limited information and under tight deadlines and pressure
  • The ability to mentor and provide assistance to lower-level drafters/designers and engineers.


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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