Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer — Lead Projects

Woodward Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional Development

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer in Illinois to lead complex projects from initiation to completion, coordinate schedules, and drive design reviews. You will provide technical guidance to management, perform component tests, and write detailed reports.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 4+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with FEA and DFSS methods, and strong communication skills. ITAR/EAR compliance and US Person status are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• ITAR/EAR compliance requirements and U.S. Person eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
• Leads complex mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Provides technical advisory guidance to management on engineering solutions.
• Writes and reviews technical reports and conducts component tests.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to integrate mechanical solutions.

Skills

Project Leadership

Mechanical Design

Analytical Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Advisory

Strategic Communication

Quality Systems

FEA tools

DFSS tools

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA tools

DFSS methods

Engineering quality systems

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer in Illinois to lead complex projects from initiation to completion, coordinate schedules, and drive design reviews. You will provide technical guidance to management, perform component tests, and write detailed reports.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 4+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with FEA and DFSS methods, and strong communication skills. ITAR/EAR compliance and US Person status are required.