Industrial Engineer II​/III; Special Processes

Senior Industrial Engineer

Woodward is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for our Industrial Products Division in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Engineer to join our team and drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement in our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in productivity optimization, lean manufacturing, and data analysis, coupled with a proven ability to lead medium-scale projects and mentor team members.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative communication skills to enhance production flow, resource utilization, and overall operational performance.

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000-$125,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Special Process Ownership:
  Serve as the technical authority for assigned special processes, including PVD coating, 10-stage wash systems, and ALD heat treat, ensuring process stability, capability, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Process Development and
  
  Qualification:
  
  Develop, validate, qualify, and implement special manufacturing processes, equipment, and controls to support new product introduction, production readiness, and customer requirements.
• Production Support and Continuous Improvement:
  Provide day-to-day manufacturing support by troubleshooting process issues, improving yield, throughput, and quality, and driving sustainable process capability improvements.
• Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Action:
  Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances using structured problem-solving tools, implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Supplier and Compliance Management:
  Partner with internal and external suppliers to ensure special process compliance with customer, industry, regulatory, and Woodward requirements through audits, process reviews, and performance monitoring.

Key

Skills:

• Special Process Expertise:
  Demonstrate advanced knowledge of special manufacturing processes such as heat treat, coating technologies, chemical processing, cleaning systems, and other controlled manufacturing processes.
• Process Qualification and Validation:
  Lead process qualification activities including capability studies, parameter optimization, equipment validation, and production readiness assessments.
• Statistical Analysis and Process Control:
  Utilize SPC, process capability analysis, DOE, and data-driven methodologies to monitor performance and improve process stability.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving:
  Apply advanced problem-solving techniques such as 8D, A3, Six Sigma, and Fault Tree Analysis to resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues.
• Quality Systems and Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industrial standards, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing:
  Drive Lean initiatives that improve yield, reduce variation, eliminate waste, and increase process efficiency.
• APQP and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, process specifications, and validation documentation for special processes.
• Equipment and Technology Management:
  Support selection, commissioning, maintenance strategies, and optimization of specialized manufacturing equipment and processing systems.
• Supplier Technical Oversight:
  Evaluate supplier capabilities, support audits, review process controls, and drive corrective actions to ensure consistent process performance.
• Communication and
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Effectively communicate technical information and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers to achieve business objectives.

Other

Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience

Application window is anticipated to close 10 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender…