Mechanical Engineer - 2nd Shift

Woodward, Inc.•Rockford, IL

10d•$65,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $65,000 (minimum) - $78,000 (midpoint) - $84,000 (maximum) Plus, 10% Shift Differential Must be willing to work 2nd Shift – 2:30pm-11pm CT All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

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.
No leadership responsibilities at this stage.
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

Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
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.
Learns to work as part of a team and contribute to team goals.
Observes processes and suggests minor improvements under supervision.
Gains exposure to tested products and their basic applications in the field.

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
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.