Manufacturing Engineer

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to join the team in Spartanburg. You will lead cross-functional teams and drive the design, industrialization, and deployment of manufacturing processes and automation solutions.

The role emphasizes problem solving and collaboration to meet high performance objectives. The position requires a 4-year degree with relevant experience, strong APQP/CFMC skills, and the ability to work with diverse departments to improve manufacturability.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Bachelor's BS OR 8+ years equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to support design and industrialization goals.
• Guide operational planning and deployment of automation solutions.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues affecting manufacturing.
• Collaborate with other departments to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
• Own manufacturing processes for assigned areas ensuring workflow accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Technical guidance

Problem solving

Data analysis

Decision making

Interpersonal influence

DFX

Equipment selection

APQP tools

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

Cpk

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.

Manufacturing Engineer II Estimated annual base pay: $77,000.00(minimum) - $100,000.00(midpoint) - $123,000.00(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
• 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

• Team Leadership: Is part of a cross-functional team of technicians, quality engineers, coaches, and supply chain members to support the design and industrialization, helping the team achieve operational objectives and drive to high-performance standards.
• Operational Planning: As in integrated team member, lead through operational challenges, to empower and develop the teams in the design and adoption of automation (robotics, automated machining centers, autonomous mobile robots, and mechatronics) .
• Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues, considering their broader impact on the department and implementing effective solutions.
• Cross Department Collaboration: Partners with other departments to integrate engineering initiatives with overall business objectives, ensuring seamless operational synergy.
• Manufacturing Process Ownership: Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy and consistency in workflows.

Key Skills

• Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve strategic and operational goals. Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to deliver production readiness and operational performance.
• Technical Expertise: Provides technical guidance and support to team members in the design and adoption of automation. Define process flows, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, controls plans, and standard work.
• Problem Solving: Capable of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical and operational issues effectively. Work with the equipment maintenance team to troubleshoot manufacturing and automation equipment using structured problem-solving methods.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks using tools like Pareto charts and process control charts.
• Decision Making: Makes informed and policy driven decisions to navigate operational challenges and opportunities.
• Interpersonal Influence: Effectively guides and influences team members and other stakeholders to adopt new perspectives and approaches.
• Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Apply DFX principles to improve product manufacturability and assembly. Analyze designs for material selection, part count reduction, and ease of assembly, while collaborating with teams to refine designs.
• Equipment: Assists in selecting equipment for specific operations, preparing purchase requests, and evaluating vendor proposals for return on investment and in alignment with capital equipment plans. Troubleshoots moderately complex equipment issues and supports maintenance teams to improve reliability.
• Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Applies APQP tools (PPAP, Risk Assessments, PFMEA, MSA) to improve process stability and reliability. Supports tooling/fixturing refinements and analyzes process capability metrics (e.g., Cpk) to reduce variability and enhance performance. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace quality, regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.

Successful candidates typically have:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS OR 8+ 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.

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.