Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation/sick) concern

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D / LTD / Optional Life

Flexible Spending benefits

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive design standards and improve product development velocity at our Rockford facility. You will coach staff, engage with teams, and ensure robust, compliant designs across the product life cycle.

You will develop budgets, allocate resources, and champion design for Six Sigma and lean practices to deliver high-quality energy control solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams in aerospace/energy sectors.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and devise resource plans.
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma and lean product development.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: implement systemic improvements to enhance product development velocity and design culture.
• Go and See Leadership: engage with teams where the work happens and listen to understand needs.
• Coach and Mentor Staff: build trust and grow individuals via training matrices and performance reviews.
• Develop and Maintain Design Standards: create and improve standards for high-quality, compliant designs.
• Budget and Resource Management: develop and manage budgets and allocate resources to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Adaptability

Technical expertise

Continuous improvement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Training & development

Budgeting & financial analysis

Tools

CAD systems

CAE systems

DFMEA

GD&T

Configuration management

ECR management

Testing methods

Job description

Woodward is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive design standards and improve product development velocity at our Rockford facility. You will coach staff, engage with teams, and ensure robust, compliant designs across the product life cycle.

You will develop budgets, allocate resources, and champion design for Six Sigma and lean practices to deliver high-quality energy control solutions in a fast-paced environment.