Mechanical Engineer II or Senior

Woodward, Inc.•Rockford, IL

4d•$77,000 - $123,500

About The Position

Woodward is hiring a Mechanical Engineer at Level II or Senior to support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST). The role involves engineering project work, component testing, troubleshooting, technical communication, and process improvement. Responsibilities and expected independence vary by level: Level II work is performed with some supervision, while Senior engineers plan and coordinate project phases, independently conduct component tests, and may guide Level 1 and 2 engineers. The position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by those regulations, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations. Woodward is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Level II: Four-year bachelor's degree in engineering and one year of experience, or a master's degree.
Level II international equivalent: bachelor's/university degree equivalent by country and one year of experience, or a master's degree.
Senior: Four-year bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of equivalent experience.
Senior international equivalent: bachelor's/university degree equivalent by country and 4 or more years of equivalent experience.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; Level II presentations are internal, while Senior presentations may be internal, to customers, and to management.
Technical writing skills for procedures and reports; Senior-level writing includes EARS.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including complex problem solving at the Senior level.
Ability to work effectively in project teams and communicate with customers.
Ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards, quality-system standards, and PLC processes; Senior-level role requires working knowledge of standards and applying complex groupings of standards to designs.
Basic use and understanding of FEA tools and basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies at Level II; competent use and understanding of FEA tools at Senior level.
Knowledge of engineering quality systems, including PLC, engineering change, and configuration management; basic at Level II and competent at Senior level.
Understanding of component function and testing; complete understanding of component function and testing requirements at Senior level.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, and shop standards and procedures; Senior level requires understanding their impact on designs.
Effective time management; Senior level requires balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Aken – Certified Technician/Bachelor (as stated in the posting).

Responsibilities

Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
Complete assigned tasks to meet schedules and coordinate details with other departments as needed.
Recognize problems beyond current capabilities and learn from experts in the area.
Implement or promote process improvements at the project or assigned-area level.
Perform work using conventional engineering practices, including work involving complex design features at the Senior level.
Write and perform component tests, with some supervision at Level II and independently at Senior level.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects at the Senior level.
Provide direct support to sales and development through proposals and design reviews.
Assist with developing department and organization procedures.
Lead or direct the work of technicians, detailers, and designers as needed.
Guide Level 1 and 2 Engineers as needed at the Senior level.