Senior Operations Engineer

11 & A1 Woodward HRT, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Senior Operations Engineer

Apply remote type On-Site locations Niles, IL, US time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: June 23, 2025 (2 days left to apply) job requisition id JR105729

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: $90,400(minimum) - $113,000(midpoint) - $135,600(maximum)

• All members included in 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 Operations Engineer , we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Senior Operations Engineer is responsible for designing and supporting moderate to high complexity manufacturing systems and equipment, as well as mentoring other Engineers and supporting process improvements. This position operates with moderate to low supervision and makes independent technical decisions based on established precedents. However, guidance may be sought on business priorities and action. The Senior Operations Engineer will also collaborate with other production members to ensure smooth operations.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Participate in or Lead new Product, Process, and Equipment introduction efforts primarily related to machining (turning, milling, grinding, etc.), related special processes (Heat Treat, Coating, Honing, etc.), and Quality control (Gaging, etc.).

• Participates in or Lead process improvements within Production systems; assists with the development of department and organization procedures.

• Initiates, Justifies, and implements Capital purchases and improvement projects based on Capacity planning, Capability analysis, Safety and other factors.

• Creates, maintains, and develops new process documentation, Training materials, and Engineering tools. Creates new systems that support this effort.

• Contributes to new product design and refinement efforts to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness based on process capability, material selection, gaging and testing capability, etc.

What We Are Looking For…

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field is required

• Greater than 4 years professional manufacturing engineering experience required or a combination of experience and advanced degree

• Manufacturing Engineering – Demonstrated understanding of applicable machining processes, fixturing and tooling required to manufacture a part. Well versed in Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) strategies and programming; Solid understanding of CAD modeling, CAM processing, and simulation of CNC processes/programs and entire production systems.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering and process drawings and the ability to apply GD&T to manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of inspection techniques and gauges, including Gauge R&R, to ensure parts meet required specifications, and SPC to monitor process variation.

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 Employer

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About US

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.

Grow Your Career With Us

Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.