Mechanical Engineer II​/Senior

Position Compensation and Benefits

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

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

All members receive an annual cash bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays including floating holidays
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on date of hire
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, bereavement leave, vacation/sick time, and vacation buy‑up
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life/AD&D benefits
• Optional life/AD&D, spouse/child optional life, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
• Voluntary benefits:
  Home/Auto Insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, military leave

• Work assigned tasks to meet schedule and coordinate details with other departments.

• Recognize problems beyond capabilities and learn from experts.

• Implement process improvements on a project level.

• Perform work using conventional engineering practices.

• Write and perform component tests with some supervision.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills including internal presentations.
• Basic technical writing skills (procedures, reports).
• Competent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project team and communicate with customers.
• May direct or lead work of technicians, detailers, and designers.
• Basic understanding of industry and Woodward technical standards, quality systems, and PLC processes.
• Basic use of FEA tools, DFSS tools and methodologies, engineering quality systems.
• Assists with development of departmental and organizational procedures.
• Basic understanding of component function and testing; learning manufacturing processes, drawings, GDT, shop standards.
• Effective time‑management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience, or Master’s degree, or international bachelor’s equivalent with 1 year of experience.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of a project.
• Participate in and promote process improvements within assigned areas.
• Perform work involving conventional engineering practices with complex features (conflicting design requirements, non‑standard materials, difficult coordination).
• Provide direct support to sales and development through proposals and design reviews.
• Independently write and perform component tests.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations for internal staff, customers, and management.
• Write and communicate technical reports.
• Competent in complex problem‑solving and troubleshooting.
• Effective functioning within a project team and communication with customers.
• May direct or lead work of technicians, detailers, and designers.
• Working knowledge of standards and application to designs.
• Proficient use and understanding of FEA tools, DFSS tools, and engineering quality systems.
• Ability to compute steady‑state results.
• Assist in development of departmental and organizational procedures.
• Comprehensive understanding of component function and testing requirements.
• Understand manufacturing processes, drawings, GDT, shop standards and their impact on designs.
• May guide Level 1 and Level 2 Engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) and 4+ years equivalent experience.
• International equivalence: bachelor’s degree and 4+ years equivalent experience.

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.