Senior Manager, Operations Engineering (f/m)

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Company performance bonus program

Work-life balance

PPK contribution

Educational support

Job summary

Woodward is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Industrialization near Niepołomice, Poland, to lead a team of Operations and Manufacturing engineers and drive test-process excellence in a high-mix, low-volume setting.

The role focuses on developing staff, optimizing production processes, and delivering continuous improvements, while maintaining quality, productivity, and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent people, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate engineers to perform beyond their comfort zone.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and formal problem solving tools.
• Significant understanding of production processes for electronics controllers and electromechanical actuators assembly and test in industrial and aero environment (preferable high mix, low volume).
• Understanding Industry 4.0
• Experience with production transfers between sites will be a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in manufacturing engineering and minimum 10 years of leadership experience.
• Solid understanding of equipment and process requirements for Aerospace industry
• Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and manage a staff of manufacturing engineers.
• Develop, improve, and validate production process for existing and new products according to LEAN Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Develop relevant capital plans and drive continuous improvement activities to improve the productivity Plan and execute department budget Support customers and suppliers in process related matters as required to fulfill the needs of the organization

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Industry 4.0

Production transfers

Electromechanical actuators

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Industrialization to lead a team of Operations and Manufacturing engineers and drive operational excellence in test processes. This role is responsible for team development, continuous improvement, test process optimization, and ensuring quality, productivity, and efficiency in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, lead, and manage a staff of manufacturing engineers.
• Develop, improve, and validate production process for existing and new products according to LEAN Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Develop relevant capital plans and drive continuous improvement activities to improve the productivity Plan and execute department budget Support customers and suppliers in process related matters as required to fulfill the needs of the organization

What You Will Need:

• Excellent people, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate engineers to perform beyond their comfort zone
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and formal problem solving tools
• Significant understanding of production processes for electronics controllers and electromechanical actuators assembly and test in industrial and aero environment (preferable high mix, low volume)
• Understanding Industry 4.0
• Experience with production transfers between sites will be a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in manufacturing engineering and minimum 10 years of leadership experience.
• Solid understanding of equipment and process requirements for Aerospace industry
• Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar

What You Will Gain:

• Salary range from 23 500 to 35 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
• Advancement opportunities in international team
• A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
• Multisport package
• Meal Vouchers
• Company performance bonus program
• Work-life balance
• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
• Educational support

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.