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Operations Engineer II - 2nd Shift

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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: $75,440.00 (minimum) - $94,300.00 (midpoint) - $113,160.00 (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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an Operations Engineer II, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Operations Engineer II (level 2) reports to Technical Leadership and provides manufacturing expertise to solve difficult problems and continuously improve our manufacturing organization and/or supply base. Provides leadership and direction in manufacturing for programming, processing, tooling or working with development engineering on new hardware.

What You Will Be Doing

Solve operational challenges, create cell layouts, and implement Six Sigma and lean tools for enhanced efficiency.
Address process-related questions on the floor, develop and train team members, and create/document new procedures.
Justify and implement new equipment purchases while applying DFMA principles to support product launches.
Implement complex engineering changes, adhere to quality requirements, and contribute to audits and quality documentation.
Create and maintain process documentation, while initiating tools like Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, and Control Plans.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
2+ years Engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced degree required
Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC programming, Gage R&R, machine capability), machinery troubleshooting (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic), and product drawings (GD&T, specification flow down), assembly and test.
Basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis, coupled with Six Sigma knowledge and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) concepts, machine drawings, programming tools (e.g., G Code, CNC, PLC), and database management software.
Strong written/verbal communication, presentation abilities, project planning tools, and technical writing skills.

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

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What You Should Know About Operations Engineer II - 2nd Shift, Woodward

At Woodward, we're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Operations Engineer II for our 2nd Shift at the Rockford - Rock Cut Campus (RCC). This role is all about diving into manufacturing challenges and applying your engineering expertise to encourage continuous improvement within our operations. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and leading initiatives that enhance efficiency through programming and tooling, this is the perfect fit for you. You'll work closely with our Technical Leadership team to address operational challenges on the floor, develop training materials for team members, and document new processes. Your insights will directly shape our new hardware development while justifying new equipment purchases aligned with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles. At Woodward, we take pride in our collaborative environment, and we believe that great ideas come from rigorous analysis and discussion. With a commitment to your professional growth, the position not only promises exciting challenges but also provides a rewarding Total Reward package, including competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for personal development through training and education reimbursements. Join us at Woodward where your contributions will help power a clean future and make your mark in the energy control industry. We can't wait to see how you can make a difference!

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What responsibilities does an Operations Engineer II have at Woodward?

As an Operations Engineer II at Woodward, you will be responsible for solving operational challenges, creating efficient cell layouts, and applying Six Sigma and Lean tools to improve manufacturing processes. You'll also lead team members, address process-related questions directly on the floor, and document new procedures while justifying equipment purchases in alignment with DFMA principles.