Woodward, Inc

Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

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

Qualifications

  • 4 Year BS degree in relevant field or 10+ years equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience for Senior role
  • Proven expertise in mechanical design and complex systems analysis
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with advanced project management and leadership techniques
  • Knowledge of FEA tools and engineering quality systems

Responsibilities

  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed project phases
  • Promotes process improvements in assigned areas
  • Solves complex engineering problems involving non-standard materials
  • Supports sales and development through proposals and design reviews
  • Independently writes and performs tests on components
  • Leads complex mechanical engineering projects from start to finish
  • Collaborates across disciplines to enhance product development

Benefits

  • 401(k) match of 4.5%
  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health support
  • Vacation, sick time, and short-term disability benefits
  • Voluntary benefits including home and auto insurance discounts
Full Job Description
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.

Senior:

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

Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $113,000 (Minimum) - $147,000 (Midpoint) - $181,000 (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
  • 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


Senior:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
  • Participates in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas.
  • Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, non-standard materials and difficult coordination requirements.
  • Provides direct support of sales and development by sharing information in the form of proposals and design reviews
  • Independently writes and performs component tests.


Key Skills:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal, customers and management); Writes and communicates technical reports. Solid technical writing skills(EARS, procedures, reports, etc.)
  • Competent skills in complex 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.
  • Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into designs.
  • Competent use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, configuration management). Solid ability to compute steady state results. Assists with development of department and organization procedures.
  • Complete understanding of component function and testing requirements. Understands manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures and how they impact designs
  • May guide level 1 and 2 Engineers.
  • Competent use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, confi+DI19guration management). Solid ability to compute steady state results. Assists with development of department and organization procedures.
  • Time Management: Highly skilled in balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments tied to executive workloads.


Other Qualifications:
  • 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience


Staff:
Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Leadership: Leads and manages complex mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical standards.
  • Technical Advisory: Provides expert guidance to management on advanced mechanical engineering solutions and best practices to enhance product development and process efficiency.
  • Process Improvement: Develops and implements innovative mechanical systems and methodologies to optimize operational efficiency and product quality.
  • Problem Solving: Analyzes and resolves intricate engineering challenges by applying sophisticated analytical techniques and innovative thinking.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical engineering solutions into broader organizational initiatives and projects.


Key Skills:
  • Mechanical Design: Expertise in designing and developing complex mechanical systems and components.
  • Project Leadership: Proficient in leading cross-functional projects from inception to successful completion.
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Skilled in using sophisticated analytical methods to resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Technical Advisory: Provides expert guidance to leadership on advanced mechanical engineering initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively collaborates with multiple teams across different disciplines to achieve project goals.
  • Innovative Solution Development: Identifies and implements innovative engineering solutions to address business challenges.
  • Process Improvement: Recommends and applies best practices to enhance engineering processes and services.
  • Complex Systems Analysis: Capable of performing in-depth evaluations of intricate mechanical systems and data.
  • Strategic Communication: Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders.
  • Advanced Technical Acumen: Demonstrates extensive technical knowledge and expertise in mechanical engineering principles.


Other Qualifications:
  • 4 year Bachelors BS OR 10+ years equivalent experience


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).

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
NASDAQ

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