Senior Mechanical Engineer — Lead Innovative Projects

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members act with integrity, respect, and accountability, while staying humble and driven, upholding the highest professional and ethical standards. We strive to attract top talent and design energy control solutions that power a clean future.

• 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

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000 (minimum) – $121,000 (midpoint) – $149,000 (maximum).

• Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
• Participates in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas.
• Performs work involving conventional engineering practices, including complex features, conflicting design requirements, non‑standard materials, and difficult coordination.
• Provides direct support of sales and development by sharing information in the form of proposals and design reviews.
• Independently writes and performs component tests.

• 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 troubleshooting.
• 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.
• 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.

• 4‑year bachelor’s BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience.

Estimated annual base pay: $113,000 (minimum) – $147,000 (midpoint) – $181,000 (maximum).

• 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.

• Mechanical design: expertise in designing and developing complex mechanical systems and…