Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Woodward; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a senior-level engineer to lead design initiatives in Rockford, TN. You will drive continuous improvement across product development, mentor staff, and ensure alignment with design standards and lifecycle management. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize feasibility, quality, and timelines.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and budgeting capabilities, with a focus on delivering robust energy control solutions for a cleaner future.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience with teams.
• Strong understanding of design standards and product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: implement and support systemic improvements to enhance product development velocity.
• Go and See Leadership: engage with teams where work happens to provide support.
• 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 products.
• Budget and Resource Management: manage budgets and resource allocation to meet profitability objectives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Adaptability

Learning agility

Technical expertise

Continuous improvement

Communication

Product life cycle

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Training & development

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Aken - Certified Technician/Bachelor

Tools

CAD systems

CAE systems

Design evaluation matrices

DFMEA

GD&T

Configuration management

ECR management

Testing methods

Job description

Woodward is seeking a senior-level engineer to lead design initiatives in Rockford, TN. You will drive continuous improvement across product development, mentor staff, and ensure alignment with design standards and lifecycle management. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize feasibility, quality, and timelines.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and budgeting capabilities, with a focus on delivering robust energy control solutions for a cleaner future.