Manufacturing Engineer II/III - Electronics

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.  

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.  

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  

Level II:

Estimated annual base pay: $77,000 (minimum) - $100,000 (midpoint) - $123,000 (maximum)

Level III:

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

• 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, including floating 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  

Key Responsibilities:

Level II:

• Handles more advanced technical assignments using current manufacturing technologies.

• Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex manufacturing issues, requiring deeper analytical skills.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and operations, extending beyond routine tasks.

• Provides informal mentorship to junior team members, contributing to skill development within the team.

• Maintains quality standards while actively contributing to overall team goals, demonstrating ownership and accountability.

Level III:

• Lead troubleshooting for complex process issues, applying advanced tools to identify root causes and recommend solutions to optimize workflows. Oversee hardware disposition efforts, including root cause analysis of recurring hardware defects and implementation of corrective actions.

• 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.

Key Skills:

Level II:

• Advanced expertise in manufacturing technologies and applications.

• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities to address moderately complex issues.

• Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements for greater efficiency.

• Takes on informal leadership roles, guiding and mentoring less experienced team members.

• Demonstrates business acumen and adaptability to new technologies, contributing to broader organizational goals.

• Effective communication with stakeholders and teams on more technical or strategic matters.

Level III:

• Leads medium-sized process improvement projects, focusing on streamlining operations, reducing waste, and improving overall process reliability. Applies tools such as process mapping and root cause analysis to drive measurable improvements.

• Use data to drive process improvements by identifying root causes of issues and recommending actionable changes to enhance efficiency.

• Develop cost models to identify high-cost operations, compare alternatives, inventory analysis, and recommend process improvements to reduce waste, and optimize asset utilization.

• Lead Lean initiatives within a department, addressing inefficiencies and improving flow using advanced techniques.

• Lead DFMA evaluations for medium-complexity products, identifying opportunities to simplify designs, reduce costs, and optimize assembly processes. Recommend design changes that improve manufacturing efficiency and scalability.

• Specifies equipment, tooling, and gaging for projects while creating detailed RFPs and RFQs. Integrates equipment needs into value stream and/or site capital plans. Leads troubleshooting efforts for recurring equipment problems and coordinates with vendors to implement solutions. Oversees preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems.

• Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and interns on projects and problem-solving approaches. Offer constructive feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.

• Leadership: Experienced in leading teams, mentoring junior engineers. Solve complex production challenges by applying advanced problem-solving methods, such as DOE or Six Sigma tools.

• Leads implementation of APQP deliverables for medium-complexity projects, optimizing tooling/fixturing designs and improving process capability. Reviews data to ensure processes meet quality and performance standards.

• Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.

• Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve complex issues in PCBAs, including identifying component failures, soldering defects, or design flaws.

• Work closely with design engineers to analyze and recommend changes to PCB layouts and designs, ensuring manufacturability and reliability. Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) reviews specifically for PCBAs to identify and mitigate potential production challenges.

• Conduct root cause analysis on reoccurring component or assembly failures in PCBAs. Recommend corrective actions, such as changes in component selection, supplier processes, or manufacturing techniques, to improve overall reliability and product lifecycle performance.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

Level II:

• 4year Bachelors BS OR 8+ years equivalent experience  

• Electrical experience or Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred

Level III:

• 4year Bachelors BS OR 8+ years equivalent experience  

• Electrical experience or Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   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. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

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

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