Manufacturing Engineer

11 & A1 Woodward HRT, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life & disability coverage

Job summary

Woodward, a global leader in energy control solutions, is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer (Level III). The role focuses on troubleshooting, process ownership, and leading improvement initiatives to meet production goals.

Eligible candidates typically have a BS in engineering and 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with Six Sigma and DOE experience highly valued. Primary responsibilities include overseeing hardware disposition, documenting processes, and leading projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years equivalent experience in manufacturing
• Experience with Six Sigma, DOE, and FMEA.
• Proven problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Support: troubleshoot complex process issues and optimize workflows.
• Oversee hardware disposition and root cause analysis of defects.
• Manufacturing Process Ownership: create, standardize, and maintain processes.
• Monitor process metrics and drive improvements to reliability and production goals.
• Lead process capability improvements using Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, or simulations.
• Maintain and standardize production documentation; enable real-time collaboration.
• Lead medium-sized manufacturing projects, including risk assessments and resource coordination.

Skills

Six Sigma

DOE

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

APQP

Mentorship

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

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.

Sr Manufacturing Engineer (Level III) - PREFERRED CANDIDATE IDENTIFIED

Estimated annual base pay: $95,000.00(minimum) - $124,000.00(midpoint) - $152,000.00(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.
• 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:
• o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Support: 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.
• Manufacturing Process Ownership: 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.
• Process Capability and Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives, applying techniques like Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, and/or simulation tools to improve capability and reduce variation.
• Production Documentation Management: 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.
• Project Support and Leadership: Lead medium-sized manufacturing projects, including risk assessments, process improvements, and resource coordination.

Key Skills:

• Productivity Improvements: 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.
• Data Analysis: Use data to drive process improvements by identifying root causes of issues and recommending actionable changes to enhance efficiency.
• Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization: Develop cost models to identify high-cost operations, compare alternatives, inventory analysis, and recommend process improvements to reduce waste, and optimize asset utilization.
• Lean Manufacturing: Lead Lean initiatives within a department, addressing inefficiencies and improving flow using advanced techniques.
• Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: 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.
• Equipment: 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.
• Mentorship: 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.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Solve complex production challenges by applying advanced problem-solving methods, such as DOE or Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: 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.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.

Successful candidates typically have:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS OR 10+ years equivalent experience

Notice:

The position for which you are applying will be designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position in the future, as defined in 14 CFR part 120. When this position becomes designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test for prohibited drugs as defined in 49 CFR § 40.3, including marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, before performing safety-sensitive duties. 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.

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.

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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.