Engineering Manager, Test & Integration Lab

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity as Engineering Manager, Integration & Test Lab in Niles, Il in the Electromagnetic Systems Business part of the Aerospace Group. This newly created role will help define new lab space, test equipment, process and policies for the Engineering Test & Integration Lab. The selected candidate will play a key role in determining how test & integration activities support both the Technology and Product Development team members executing critical component, sub-system and full system testing. 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.

Requirements

Strong leadership and motivational skills to coach, mentor, and empower individuals while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Ability to adapt to changing environments, maintain a customer-focused mindset, and learn quickly to address emerging challenges.
Proficiency in engineering test and integration system testing in aerospace or similarly complex products.
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.
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 to meet organizational needs.
Strong understanding of financial analysis tools and the ability to manage budgets effectively to meet objectives.
Aken - Certified Technician/ Bachelor
Strong leadership and motivational skills to coach, mentor, and empower leaders and senior engineers while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Proficiency in engineering test and integration system testing in aerospace or similarly complex products.
Significant experience formulating test plans for component level, subsystem level and system level testing, typically based on engineering ICDs, system requirement documentation and program requirements; and ensuring documentation meets various compliance, reporting, and safety standards.
Skilled in creating training programs and maintaining training matrices to upskill staff to meet organizational needs.

Responsibilities

Implement and support systemic and process improvements to enhance product development velocity, ensure robust design culture, and pursue better ways of working through learning, adapting, and driving measurable progress.
Help define and implement a new Engineering Test and Integration Lab facility as well as hire team members who will partner with Systems and Product engineers
Actively engage with teams by showing up where the work happens, listening deeply, and understanding team needs to provide effective support.
Build trust, empower team members, and provide feedback to grow individuals to their full potential while maintaining a highly skilled and adaptable team using talent management systems, training matrices, and performance reviews.
Create, maintain, and improve standards to ensure high-quality, compliant subsystem and systems tests while leveraging lessons learned to enhance future products and test procedures.
Develop and manage budgets to align with profit planning activities, assign resources effectively to meet business needs, and achieve the company’s profitability objectives.
Work with leaders and senior engineers to implement and support systemic and process improvements to enhance development testing and integration velocity and pursue better ways of working through learning, adapting, and driving measurable progress.
Build trust, empower team members, and provide feedback to grow individuals to their full potential while maintaining a highly skilled and adaptable team using talent management systems, training matrices, and performance reviews.
Create, maintain, and improve development testing & integration standards to ensure high-quality, compliant test methods while leveraging lessons learned to enhance future test methods.
Develop and manage budgets to align with profit planning activities, assign resources effectively to meet business needs, and achieve the company’s profitability objectives.

Benefits

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