Operations Engineer - Weld

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: $64,080(minimum) - $80,100(midpoint) - $96,120(maximum)
  • 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 Operation Engineer - Weld. The Operations Engineer 1 (level 1) reports to Technical Leadership and provides manufacturing expertise to solve difficult problems and continuously improve our manufacturing organization and/or supply base. Supports production from a technical standpoint., we have an exciting opportunity for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supports technical solutions and process improvement initiatives, including cell layouts and capital equipment implementation.
• Creates and maintains process documentation, updates work orders and supports basic engineering changes.
• Has a general understanding of Six Sigma, lean tools, and DFMA concepts to improve processes and support new product introductions.
• Represents the company with customers and provides updates to management on operations status.
• Supports the manufacturing floor by addressing process-related questions and incorporating process improvements while adhering to Quality System requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• US Bachelor's Degree required
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, along with basic presentation abilities.
• Possesses general troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including a foundational understanding of Root Cause Analysis.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical machine drawings, and product drawings, critical for engineering and manufacturing tasks.
• Applied knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering processes, including capabilities studies, Gage R&R, and machine capability.
• Has general knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and project planning tools to support process improvements and organizational initiatives.

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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