Engineering Manager - Fuel Metering
About The Position
Woodward's Aerospace Division in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams in improving product development velocity, strengthening design quality, and driving continuous improvement. This role involves coaching senior engineers and staff leaders, setting and maintaining design standards, and managing budgets and resources to support business goals and profitability. Woodward is committed to creating a rewarding workplace with a comprehensive Total Reward package, including competitive salary, annual cash bonus, stock contribution, and extensive benefits. This position requires the use of information subject to ITAR and EAR regulations, and all applicants must be U.S. Persons.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and motivational skills to coach, mentor, and empower leaders and senior engineers.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments, maintain a customer-focused mindset, and learn quickly.
- Proficiency in tools like CAD systems, CAE systems, design evaluation matrices, DFMEA, GD&T, configuration management, ECR management, and test methods.
- Expertise in Design for Six Sigma, lean product development, waste elimination, and structured problem-solving methods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
- Strong understanding of the product life cycle, including key deliverables and integration of lessons learned.
- Ability to align technical direction with corporate strategic goals, execute effectively, and drive meaningful progress.
- Superb skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks to ensure robust product designs.
- Skilled in creating training programs and maintaining training matrices to upskill staff.
- Strong understanding of financial analysis tools and the ability to manage budgets effectively.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations.
Responsibilities
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement and support systemic and process improvements to enhance product development velocity, ensure robust design culture, and pursue better ways of working.
- Go and See Leadership: Actively engage with teams by showing up where the work happens, listening deeply, and understanding team needs to provide effective support.
- Coach and Mentor Staff Leaders and Senior Engineers: Build trust, empower team members, and provide feedback to grow individuals while maintaining a highly skilled and adaptable team.
- Develop and Maintain Design Standards: Create, maintain, and improve design standards to ensure high-quality, compliant products.
- Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage budgets to align with profit planning, assign resources effectively, and achieve profitability objectives.
Benefits
- Annual cash bonus opportunity
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training/Professional Development opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
