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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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In-Office
Rockford, IL
93K-149K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Rockford, IL
93K-149K Annually
Senior level
Plans and coordinates engineering project phases, develops complex mechanical designs, supports sales and development through proposals and design reviews, and independently performs component testing. The role applies FEA, DFSS, engineering quality systems, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and applicable standards. It also involves technical writing, troubleshooting, process improvement, customer communication, and mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.
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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. 

**Preferred Candidate Identified**

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

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

  • 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

  • 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:

  • Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.

  • Participates in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas.

  • Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, non-standard materials and difficult coordination requirements.

  • Provides direct support of sales and development by sharing information in the form of proposals and design reviews

  • Independently writes and performs component tests.

Key Skills:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal, customers and management); Writes and communicates technical reports. Solid technical writing skills (EARS, procedures, reports, etc.)

  • Competent skills in complex problem solving and trouble-shooting.

  • Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with Customers. May direct or lead work of technicians, detailers and designers.

  • Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into designs.

  • Competent use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, configuration management). Solid ability to compute steady state results. Assists with development of department and organization procedures.

  • Complete understanding of component function and testing requirements. Understands manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures and how they impact designs

  • May guide level 1 and 2 Engineers.

  • Competent use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, confi+DI19guration management). Solid ability to compute steady state results. Assists with development of department and organization procedures.

  • Time Management: Highly skilled in balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

  • Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments tied to executive workloads.

Other Qualifications:

  • 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience

  • International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 4+ years equivalent experience

  • Aken - Certified Technician/ Bachelor

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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Woodward, Inc Niles, Illinois, USA Office

6300 W Howard St, Niles, United States, 60714

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