Engineering Manager - EMS Design and Drafting

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: $113,000.00(minimum) - $147,000.00(midpoint) - $181,000.00(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

We are seeking a leader for the role of Engineering Manager - Design and Drafting with a focus on electro-mechanical product design in the Aerospace Industry. This role oversees the resources responsible for the design of our motors, sensors, actuation and pilot controls product lines and is based out of our world class Niles, IL facility. This facility is home to both our primary engineering development center and our primary manufacturing center for these precision aerospace products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Oversees and directs a team of engineering professionals to achieve short term operational objectives and maintain high performance standards.
• Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals, manages hiring and termination processes, and implements training and development programs to enhance team skills.
• Operational Planning: Develops and adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges, ensuring the achievement of financial and operational goals.
• Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues, considering their broader impact on the department and implementing effective solutions.
• Cross Department Collaboration: Partners with other departments to integrate engineering initiatives with overall business objectives, ensuring seamless operational synergy.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire engineering teams to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• People Management: Expertise in hiring, training, performance evaluations, and employee development to build a high performing team.
• Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and adapting short term operational plans to meet organizational objectives.
• Business Acumen: Understands how engineering functions integrate with overall business operations to drive success.
• Technical Expertise: Provides advanced technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Capable of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical and operational issues effectively.
• Financial Management: Manages budgets and financial resources to ensure the achievement of financial and operational targets.
• Decision Making: Makes informed and policy driven decisions to navigate operational challenges and opportunities.
• Interpersonal Influence: Effectively guides and influences team members and other stakeholders to adopt new perspectives and approaches.
• Adaptability: Adjusts departmental plans and priorities in response to changing resources and operational demands.

Other Qualifications:

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (BS) OR 10+ years of equivalent experience
• Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred
• Leadership Experience
• CAD system and Drafting Standards experience
• 6 to 8 years of Engineering experience in aerospace or closely related field

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

The EMS Design and Engineering manager will report to the Engineering Services Director and be responsible for the EMS Design and Drafting team.