Senior Manager, Operations Engineering (f/m)

Woodward Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; 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 Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager – Industrialization to lead a team of Operations and Manufacturing engineers.

You will drive test processes, improve production methods, and ensure quality, productivity, and efficiency in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes team development, process validation, and continuous improvement in electronics controllers and electromechanical actuators for aerospace/industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and coaching ability.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma proficiency.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume electronics/actuators production.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and manage a staff of manufacturing engineers.
• Improve, validate production processes for existing and new products using Lean/DFM principles.
• Develop capital plans and drive continuous improvement to raise productivity.
• Plan and execute department budget and support customers/suppliers as required.

Skills

People management

Time management

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Industry 4.0

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

## Senior Manager, Operations Engineering (f/m)Apply: On-Site: Niepolomice, PL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR113542## **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