Woodward

Mechanical Design Engineer II/Senior (Aerospace Fuel Nozzle)

Zeeland, MI, US · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

FEAStructural AnalysisGD&TPLCMechanical DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementPublic SpeakingWritingTolerance Analysis

About the role

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members.
Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Supports the design and development of fuel nozzle geometries, flow paths, and atomization features for aerospace propulsion systems.
Applies DFM and DFA principles to support manufacturable and repeatable designs.
Creates and updates engineering drawings, including basic GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Supports component testing, including flow, spray, structural, and durability testing, with some supervision.
Participates in design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments, and helps implement design improvements.
Collaborates with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to support producibility and resolve design issues.
May implement process improvements on a project level.
Performs work using conventional engineering practices.
Leads the design and development of fuel nozzle models for next-generation aircraft and advanced fuel delivery components for gas turbine engines.
Develops and optimizes nozzle geometries, flow paths, and atomization features to meet performance and reliability targets.

4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience
International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 4+ years equivalent experience
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.
Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 1 year of experience or Masters
Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 4+ years equivalent experience
International

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including internal presentations and basic technical writing.
Competent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
May direct or lead technicians, detailers, and designers.
Basic understanding of industry and company technical standards, including quality system standards and PLC processes.
Basic knowledge of FEA tools, DFSS tools, and engineering quality systems such as PLC, engineering change, and configuration management.
Basic understanding of component function, testing, manufacturing processes, drawings, GD&T, and shop standards.
Effective time management skills.
Other Qualifications:
4 Year Bachelors BS degree+ 1 Year of experience or MS
International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 1 year of experience or Masters
Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
Solid technical writing skills for reports, procedures, and engineering documentation.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Collaborates closely with manufacturing engineering, quality, suppliers, and customers to support producibility and resolve technical issues.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace.

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