Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Woodward, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive innovation in manufacturing systems and processes. This role focuses on implementing advanced capital equipment, mentoring engineers, and leading process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, coupled with a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. Join a team dedicated to powering a clean future, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and a rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation / Sick Time

Adoption Assistance

Member referral bonus

Voluntary benefits including insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical/Science required.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and implements new advanced capital equipment purchases.
• Supports process improvements and develops documentation.
• Leads training efforts for process understanding.

Skills

Six Sigma Greenbelt

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical/Science

Certificate in special process

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.

• Estimated annual base pay: $99,600 (minimum) - $124,500 (midpoint) - $149,400 (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, including floating 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer (level 3) reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing design and support of moderate to high complexity manufacturing systems and equipment, mentoring to other Engineers and supporting process improvements. This position works under a moderate to low level of supervision. Independent technical decisions on work are covered by precedents; this position seeks direction/guidance on novel or controversial problems. In addition, this position may participate in project-specific relationship building with Customers, Suppliers, individuals or organizations.What You Will Be Doing

• Initiates, justifies, and implements new advanced capital equipment purchases.
• Participates in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas; assists with the development of department and organization procedures.
• Supports the manufacturing floor for any process related questions. Lends lessons learned and leads training efforts for process understanding.
• Creates, maintains and develops new process documentation and updates work order documentation. Creates new systems that support this effort.
• Implements complex engineering changes. Leads and acts as a change agent for complex engineering changes.

What We Are Looking For

• US - bachelor's degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) Technical/Science or international equivalent required.
• Certificate or degree special process preferred.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt Preferred.
• Professional certification i.e. AWS, SME. CWE, CWI, etc. preferred.
• Solid Six Sigma knowledge; Advanced understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; Solid understanding of Root Cause Analysis.
• Uses solid concepts of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and implements them into new product development.
• Solid understanding of product drawings, including GD&T and specification flow down.

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 EmployerEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans