Woodward
Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Gearing
Niles, IL, US · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementGD&TManual TestingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingWritingTolerance AnalysisLean 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
- Lead end-to-end development of aerospace-qualified gear manufacturing processes development including spur, helical, bevel, and spline gears.
- Define and document:
- Work cooperatively with gearing designs to improve performance & manufacturability of new gearing products
- Tooth profile accuracy, pitch variation, lead/helix error
- Lead process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI).
- Drive continuous improvement:
- Lead supplier qualification and audit activities to ensure compliance with:
- Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of applicable 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.
- Advanced knowledge of gear analysis and inspection systems
- Certified Technician or equivalent technical certification
Nice to have
- Experience with precision ball screw manufacturing is preferred and adds value for aerospace actuation systems.
- Familiarity with the following would be great to hav e:
Skills
- Competent complex problem solving/troubleshooting skills for both components and subsystems.
- Strong expertise in:
- Gear cutting and finishing processes
- Gear metrology and inspection
- GD&T and precision tolerancing
- Experience with:
- AS9100 quality systems
- AS9102 FAI requirements
- CNC and gear manufacturing equipment
- NADCAP special processes and supplier audits
- Familiarity with aerospace OEM requirements (Boeing, Airbus, etc.)
- Lean Six Sigma certification
Compensation
- $ 145,000 (Minimum) - $ 181,000 (Midpoint) - $ 218,000 (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.
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 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.
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
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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