Mechanical Engineer II or Senior

Woodward L'Orange•Rockford, IL

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 conventional engineering work, project coordination, component testing, problem solving, and collaboration with other departments and customers. Responsibilities and scope vary by level: Level II engineers work on assigned tasks with some supervision and learn from experienced colleagues; Senior engineers plan and coordinate project phases, handle more complex engineering challenges independently, and may guide Level I and II 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 required authorizations. Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected grounds. Estimated annual base pay is $77,000–$100,000 for Level II and $95,000–$123,500 for Senior. Salary depends on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Level II: Four-year bachelor's degree (BS) plus 1 year of experience, or a master's degree; international degree equivalents are accepted.
Senior: Four-year bachelor's degree (BS) and 4 or more years of equivalent experience; international degree equivalents are accepted.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; complex problem-solving capability for Senior level.
Ability to work effectively in project teams and communicate with customers.
Ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards, including quality-system standards and PLC processes.
Use and understanding of FEA tools and DFSS tools and methodologies; proficiency level varies by role.
Knowledge of engineering quality systems, including PLC, engineering change, and configuration management; proficiency level varies by role.
Understanding of component function and testing; complete understanding of component function and testing requirements at Senior level.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, and shop standards and procedures.
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.

Responsibilities

Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
Complete assigned tasks to schedule 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 within assigned projects or areas.
Perform engineering work using conventional 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 at the Senior level.
Assist with development of department and organization procedures.
May direct or lead technicians, detailers, and designers.
May guide Level I and II Engineers at the Senior level.
Communicate and collaborate with project teams and customers.