Mechanical Engineer II or Senior

Woodward Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Rockford, IL, is seeking engineers to join the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration across departments to meet project schedules and drive process improvements. Positions listed include Level II and Senior with base pay ranges of $77,000–$100,000 and $95,000–$123,500 respectively, plus an annual cash bonus opportunity, 401(k) match, stock contributions, tuition reimbursement,

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a project team and coordinate with technicians and designers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate project phases.
• Provide direct support to sales and development through design reviews.
• Write and perform component tests with supervision.
• Promote process improvements within assigned areas.

Education

BS degree in Engineering

MS degree

Tools

FEA tools

DFSS tools

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.

Level II

Estimated annual base pay: $77,000 - $100,000

Senior

Estimated annual base pay: $95,000 - $123,500

• 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:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Level II

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
• Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
• Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area.
• May implement process improvements on a project level.
• Performs work which involves the use of conventional engineering practices.
• Writes and performs component tests with some supervision.

Key Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills include presentations (internal only); Basic technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
• Competent skills in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with customers. May direct or lead work of technicians, detailers and designers.
• Basic ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards including quality system standards and PLC process
• Basic use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; Basic knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, configuration management). Assists with the development of department and organization procedures.
• Basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures
• Effective time management skills.

Other Qualifications

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree+ 1 Year of experience or MS
• International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 1 year of experience or Masters

Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
• Participates in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, non-standard materials and difficult coordination requirements.
• Provides direct support of sales and development by sharing information in the form of proposals and design reviews
• Independently writes and performs component tests.

Key Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal, customers and management); Writes and communicates technical reports. Solid technical writing skills (EARS, procedures, reports, etc.)
• Competent skills in complex problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with Customers. May direct or lead work of technicians, detailers and designers.
• Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into designs.
• Competent use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, configuration management). Solid ability to compute steady state results. Assists with development of department and organization procedures.
• Complete understanding of component function and testing requirements. Understands manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures and how they impact designs
• May guide level 1 and 2 Engineers.
• Competent use and understanding of FEA tools, basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, confi+DI19guration management). Solid ability to compute steady state results. Assists with development of department and organization procedures.
• Time Management: Highly skilled in balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments tied to executive workloads.

Other Qualifications

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience
• International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 4+ years equivalent experience
• Aken - Certified Technician/ Bachelor

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.