Woodward

Woodward

Manufacturing Engineer II/Senior

Zeeland, MI, US · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisAccessibilityProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringLean Manufacturing

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.

Responsibilities

  • Production Support: Monitor production processes and identify inefficiencies through technical analysis.
  • Implement small-scale process improvements, train operators on SOPs, and manage hardware disposition by evaluating defective or non-conforming hardware for repair, rework, or replacement.
  • Manufacturing Process Ownership: Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy and consistency in workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine process steps and improve production efficiency.
  • Production Documentation Management: Create and refine production documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing standards and compliance requirements.
  • Project Support and Leadership: Manage small-scale manufacturing projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met under supervision.
  • Lead troubleshooting for complex process issues, applying advanced tools to identify root causes and recommend solutions to optimize workflows.
  • Lead efforts to create, standardize, and maintain manufacturing processes for assigned areas. Monitor process metrics and implement changes to ensure reliability and alignment with production goals.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives, applying techniques like Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, and/or simulation tools to improve capability and reduce variation.
  • Lead efforts to standardize and improve documentation across assigned processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for operators and engineers. Implement digital documentation systems to streamline updates and enable real-time collaboration.
  • Lead medium-sized manufacturing projects, including risk assessments, process improvements, and resource coordination.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

  • Other Qualifications:
  • 4 Year Bachelors BS OR 8+ years equivalent experience
  • CNC Programming
  • Level III (Senior):
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align goals and share updates on manufacturing improvements.
  • Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or 4 years of equivalent experience in a related field.

Compensation

  • $77,000 (minimum) - $100,000 (midpoint) - $123,000 (maximum)
  • Estimated annual
  • $93,000 (minimum) - $121,000 (midpoint) - $149,000 (maximum)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Benefits

  • 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

Company info

  • We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U
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