Electromechanical Actuation Engineering Lead

Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday & leave benefits

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life & AD&D

Referral bonus

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Leader to drive development of electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes leadership of high-performing teams and cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Design & Drafting, Product Engineering, and Aero Electronics. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in design, development, and production, with strong requirements management and advanced manufacturing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: implement and support systemic improvements to enhance product development velocity and design culture.
• Go and See Leadership: engage with teams and understand needs to provide effective support.
• Coach and Mentor Staff: build trust, empower team members, and provide feedback to grow individuals.
• Develop and Maintain Design Standards: create and improve design standards for high-quality, compliant products.
• Budget and Resource Management: develop and manage budgets and align resources to meet profitability objectives.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Adaptability & Learning

Technical Expertise

Continuous Improvement

Communication & Presentation

Product Life Cycle

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Training & Development

Financial Analysis & Budgeting

Education

BS in Engineering + 10+ years exp

Tools

CAD systems

CAE systems

DFMEA

GD&T

Configuration management

ECR management

Test methods

Design evaluation matrices

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Leader to drive development of electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes leadership of high-performing teams and cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Design & Drafting, Product Engineering, and Aero Electronics. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in design, development, and production, with strong requirements management and advanced manufacturing knowledge.