Senior Operations Engineer

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 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 Operations Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Summary

The Senior Operations 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...

• Provides advanced technical solutions, leads teams, and develops innovative approaches to complex problems.
• Implements Six Sigma, lean tools, and DFMA concepts to optimize processes and support new product introductions.
• Justifies and implements advanced capital equipment purchases while developing and optimizing cell layouts.
• Creates, maintains, and improves process documentation, work orders, and systems for operational efficiency.
• Leads complex engineering changes and drives process evolution and improvement as a change agent.
• Represents the company to customers and delivers operational updates to management.
• Mentors engineers and manufacturing specialists, fostering team development and expertise.
• Ensures adherence to quality requirements, supports audits, and drives reviews of PFMEA, control plans, and process flow charts.

What we are looking for...

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Technical/Science disciplines or international equivalent, with over 4 years of professional engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced education.
• Demonstrates solid expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, project planning tools, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques.
• Possesses strong technical skills, including DFMA implementation, understanding of machine drawings (electrical/mechanical), GD&T, and manufacturing processes like CNC programming and machinery specification.
• Skilled in industrial engineering concepts such as capabilities studies, Gage R&R, machine capabilities, cell/plant layout designs, and utility needs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Proficient in controls engineering, including database management, programming (e.g., G Code, CNC, PLC), and preferred certifications like AWS, SME, CWE, or CWI.

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

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans