Industrial Engineer II​/III

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Industrial Engineer II/III Woodward is seeking an 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.

Level 2:
Estimated annual base pay: $77,000-$105,000

Level 3:
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
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Level 2:

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing Work Measurement Systems and Standards:
  Conduct simple time studies and identify inefficiencies in workflows and task execution.
• Analyzing Production Material Flow :
  Analyze material flow efficiency and identify bottlenecks or delays that impact production timelines.
• Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization:
  Analyze manufacturing costs by evaluating material waste, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization. Perform detailed cost-benefit analyses to identify opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Planning Capacity and Optimizing Resources :
  Perform basic calculations to identify constraints and resource needs for specific tasks or projects.
• Project Support and Leadership:
  Manage small-scale manufacturing projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met under supervision.

Key

Skills:

• Productivity Improvements:
  Contribute to process improvements by identifying small inefficiencies and proposing solutions. Collaborate with team members to refine workflows and implement basic productivity tools.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks using tools like Pareto charts and process control charts.
• Workstation Design:
  Design workstations and fixturing/tooling that improve operator efficiency and reduce fatigue, using ergonomic principles.
• Lean Manufacturing:
  Implement Lean tools, such as Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping, for localized process improvements.
• Design for Manufacturability & Assembly:
  Apply DFMA principles to improve product manufacturability and assembly. Analyze designs for material selection, part count reduction, and ease of assembly, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine designs.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking :
  Analyze production problems using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to identify root causes.
• Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems:
  Contribute to the creation and refinement of APQP tools, including Process Flow…