Operations Engineer II/III

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.

Level 2:

Estimated annual base pay: $75,440 (minimum)-$94,300 (midpoint)-$113,160 (maximum)

Level 3:

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

• 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 an Operations Engineer II/III, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Woodward is hiring a Operations Engineer II or III at our Niles, IL location. This individual will be responsible for driving process improvements while using their mechanical aptitude and hands on approach to support assembly process engineering.

What you will be doing...

• Process engineering for mechanical actuator assemblies as well as their mechanical and electrical sub-components.

• Day to day support in engineering functions in the high volume, commercial and military focused operations value stream.

• Participating in and leading continuous improvement and process innovation projects and activities to enhance systems and operations for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

• Working with cross functional teams to implement robotics, digital factory and automation systems

• Supporting multiple customers and suppliers daily.

• Collaborating with engineering, production, supply chain and quality teams on multiple projects, ensuring on time deliverables are met

What we are looking for...

Level II:

Education:

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

• Greater than 2 years professional engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced degree.

License & Certifications:

• Six Sigma Greenbelt

• Professional certification

Level III:

Education:

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

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

License & Certifications:

• Certificate or degree

• Six Sigma Greenbelt

• Professional certification

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.