Engineer Industrial I

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$64,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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: $64,000(minimum) - $90,000(maximum) Preferred Candidate Identified All Levels are eligible for the benefits below: 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

Requirements

Productivity Improvements: Focus on understanding and learning existing processes, tools, and workflows to identify potential inefficiencies.
Data Analysis: Collect and organize data related to production processes, such as cycle times, throughput, and downtime, using spreadsheets or basic tools.
Workstation Design: Assist with basic workstation design, focusing on safety and operator ergonomics.
Lean Manufacturing: Learn basic Lean principles, such as 5S and waste identification, and apply them to small tasks.
Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Learn basic DFMA principles and assist in design reviews to identify manufacturability issues. Collaborate with design teams to collect data and document feedback on product designs.
Layout Planning: Learn the principles of facility layout planning by observing existing layouts and workflows. Assist in basic tasks such as data collection, mapping material flows, and identifying potential safety hazards.
Mentorship: Learn from senior engineers by actively seeking guidance and feedback to improve technical and interpersonal skills. Focus on understanding processes and building foundational expertise.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : Identify basic issues in manufacturing workflows and propose simple solutions.
Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Learn the fundamentals of APQP tools and systems, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Packaging Design. Assist in creating and updating documentation to ensure processes and packaging meet APQP guidelines for quality and efficiency.
Communication and Collaboration Skills: Communicate findings effectively and work collaboratively with other roles.
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).

Responsibilities

Developing Work Measurement Systems and Standards: Utilize basic work measurement techniques and collect data to support process improvement efforts.
Analyzing Production Material Flow : Map basic material flow on the manufacturing floor and provide input for process improvements.
Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization: Collect production data on labor, material usage, and machine downtime to support cost analysis and basic cost-benefit calculations for manufacturing decisions.
Planning Capacity and Optimizing Resources : Gather capacity-related data and monitor resource usage to ensure operations run smoothly.
Project Support and Leadership: Tracking project milestones, maintaining documentation, and supporting basic project tasks.

Benefits

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