Mechanical Engineer I

Woodward, Inc.•Rockford, IL

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, fostering integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. The company aims to attract top talent and provide a rewarding workplace, fulfilling its purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions that power a clean future. Woodward supports member wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package. Woodward is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets, enabling a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems that perform in harsh environments. The company cultivates a culture that values every member's contributions, comprising a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers dedicated to reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency for a better future. Woodward seeks dedicated individuals who desire to learn and grow in a supportive environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to address global energy challenges.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills; learning technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
Basic skills in problem solving and troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company.
Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and seeks out appropriate experts and tools.
Basic ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards including quality system standards and PLC process
Fundamental knowledge of commercial and in-house analytical packages.
Ability to run existing standard tools. (e.g. Excel, equation solver software, etc.)
Basic understanding of component function and testing.
Learning manufacturing processes, drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures.
Effective time management skills.
4 Year Bachelors BS degree
International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country
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

Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area.
Learns the steps involved to incorporate process improvements.
Performs routine functions which require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
May perform small component tests to support more senior engineers.

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