Industrial Engineer II/III (Special Processes)

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

7d•$93,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Woodward is seeking an Industrial Engineer for its Industrial Products Division in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing manufacturing processes. It requires technical expertise in special processes, strategic thinking, data analysis, and collaborative communication to improve production flow, resource utilization, and operational performance. The position also involves leading medium-scale projects and mentoring team members. The engineer serves as the technical authority for assigned special processes, including PVD coating, 10-stage wash systems, and ALD heat treat. They develop, validate, qualify, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and controls to support product introduction, production readiness, and customer requirements. The role provides day-to-day manufacturing support, leads complex investigations of product and process nonconformances, and works with suppliers to maintain compliance with customer, industry, regulatory, and Woodward requirements. The position requires a four-year bachelor’s degree and at least four years of equivalent experience. The job also requires applicants to be U.S. persons under ITAR/EAR definitions or eligible to obtain required authorizations. Estimated annual base pay is $93,000–$125,000, with compensation determined by factors including education, experience, skills, and market alignment.

Requirements

Four-year bachelor’s degree (BS) and at least 4 years of equivalent experience; international applicants require an equivalent bachelor’s/university degree and at least 4 years of equivalent experience.
Advanced knowledge of special manufacturing processes such as heat treat, coating technologies, chemical processing, cleaning systems, and other controlled manufacturing processes.
Experience leading process qualification, including capability studies, parameter optimization, equipment validation, and production readiness assessments.
Knowledge of SPC, process capability analysis, DOE, and data-driven process control methods.
Advanced problem-solving skills, including 8D, A3, Six Sigma, and Fault Tree Analysis.
Knowledge of quality systems, customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of APQP and risk-management documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, process specifications, and validation documentation.
Ability to support specialized manufacturing equipment selection, commissioning, maintenance strategies, and optimization.
Supplier oversight skills, including capability evaluation, audit support, process-control review, and corrective-action follow-up.
Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR definitions or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for assigned special processes, including PVD coating, 10-stage wash systems, and ALD heat treat, ensuring process stability, capability, and compliance with engineering requirements.
Develop, validate, qualify, and implement special manufacturing processes, equipment, and controls to support new product introduction, production readiness, and customer requirements.
Provide day-to-day manufacturing support by troubleshooting process issues and improving yield, throughput, quality, and sustainable process capability.
Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances using structured problem-solving tools, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Partner with internal and external suppliers to ensure special process compliance through audits, process reviews, and performance monitoring.
Lead process qualification activities, including capability studies, parameter optimization, equipment validation, and production readiness assessments.
Use statistical process control, process capability analysis, design of experiments, and data-driven methods to monitor performance and improve process stability.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Drive Lean initiatives to improve yield, reduce variation, eliminate waste, and increase process efficiency.
Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, process specifications, and validation documentation for special processes.
Support selection, commissioning, maintenance strategies, and optimization of specialized manufacturing equipment and processing systems.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, support audits, review process controls, and drive corrective actions to ensure consistent process performance.
Communicate technical information and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers to achieve business objectives.