Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Systems

Woodward Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace) to lead complex mechanical design initiatives and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and sales.

You will apply advanced FEA, DFSS, and quality systems to develop reliable aerospace components, support proposals and design reviews, and guide junior engineers toward delivering robust, producible solutions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering with 4+ years of related experience.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience with aerospace mechanical design and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and promote process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to management and customers; support design reviews and proposals.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FEA tools

DFSS tools

Engineering quality systems

Job description

Woodward Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace) to lead complex mechanical design initiatives and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and sales.

You will apply advanced FEA, DFSS, and quality systems to develop reliable aerospace components, support proposals and design reviews, and guide junior engineers toward delivering robust, producible solutions.