Manufacturing Engineer II​/III

Manufacturing Engineer – LevelII/III

Woodward is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing energy conversion and control solutions that power a cleaner future. We are committed to integrity, respect, and accountability, and we support our employees’ wellbeing with a competitive Total Reward package.

• LevelII:
  Estimated base pay $77,000–$123,000
• LevelIII:
  Estimated base pay $93,000–$149,000
• Annual base bonus opportunity for all members
• 401(k) match 4.5%, Woodward stock contribution 5%
• Paid holidays (12), floating holidays, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term disability, bereavement leave, flexible spending
• Employee assistance program with mental health benefits; optional life and AD&D

• Monitor production processes to identify inefficiencies and implement small‑scale process improvements.
• Train operators on SOPs and manage hardware disposition for defective or non‑conforming parts.
• Develop and maintain accurate manufacturing processes for assigned areas, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Analyze process capability with statistical tools (SPC, Pareto charts) and drive continuous improvement.
• Create and refine production documentation, transitioning to digital platforms for accuracy and accessibility.
• Lead small‑scale manufacturing projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables under supervision.
• Use Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM) and DFMA principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Assist in equipment selection, purchase requests, and vendor evaluation for capital alignment.
• Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting moderately complex equipment issues.
• Mentor peers and new hires, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methods (5
  
  Whys, Fishbone, APQP) to root‑cause analysis.

• Lead troubleshooting for complex process issues using advanced tools (Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA).
• Oversee hardware disposition, conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Standardize and maintain manufacturing processes, monitoring metrics for reliability.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance capability and reduce variation.
• Standardize and improve documentation across assigned processes, enabling digital collaboration.
• Drive medium‑sized manufacturing projects, including risk assessment and resource coordination.
• Develop cost models, inventory analysis, and recommend process improvements to reduce waste.
• Lead Lean initiatives and DFMA evaluations for medium‑complexity products.
• Specify equipment, tooling, and gaging; create detailed RFPs and RFQs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and vendor solutions for recurring equipment problems.
• Provide guidance to entry‑level engineers and interns, offering constructive feedback.

• Process analysis and continuous improvement expertise.
• Data analysis with SPC, Pareto charts, and control charts.
• Cost analysis, budgeting, and cost‑benefit evaluation.
• Lean manufacturing (Kaizen, VSM), Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA.
• DFMA principles and requirement analysis for manufacturability.
• Equipment selection, RFP/RFQ development, and vendor evaluation.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional coordination.
• Problem‑solving methodologies (5
  
  Whys, Fishbone, APQP).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or 4years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4years of CNC programming experience (LevelII); 8years for LevelIII.
• Knowledge of Esprit software and Swiss programming preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, gear and spline manufacturing advantageous.
• Experience with APQP tools and system for process stability.
• Proficiency in Lean/IATQI methods and statistical tools.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

This position involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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