Industrial Engineer II​/III; Special Processes

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We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

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.

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

• 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
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
• Voluntary benefits, including

• 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.

• 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…