Staff Industrial Engineer

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$116,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Woodward’s Industrial Product Division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations through mechanical design and the development of repeatable engineering practices for automated systems. The role combines hands-on machine design with responsibility for improving mechanical design standards, documentation, and team capability. The position involves optimizing manufacturing processes and material flow, developing work measurement systems and standards, planning capacity and resources, and leading cross-functional projects within a value stream. The successful candidate will also support productivity improvements, data-driven process optimization, workstation and facility layout design, Lean manufacturing, design for manufacturability and assembly, APQP practices, and mentorship of junior technical team members. The position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR export controls; applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree (BS) and 8 or more years of equivalent experience.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience designing automation equipment.
Experience developing or improving mechanical design processes, standards, or documentation practices.
Experience mentoring or training engineers, designers, or technical team members.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and Creo CAD software.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex workflows and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop work measurement systems and standards, optimize processes, and reduce waste.
Lead teams and use simulation techniques to optimize material flow across an entire value stream.
Conduct cost analysis and optimize manufacturing processes by balancing labor, material, and overhead costs; improve machine uptime, scrap rates, inventory, and operational efficiency.
Optimize schedules and resource use within a value stream to meet production goals, addressing constraints through collaboration and scenario planning.
Oversee cross-functional manufacturing projects within a value stream, including complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Oversee productivity improvement initiatives for larger processes or systems and apply methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
Develop data-driven models to optimize manufacturing processes, improve resource allocation, and reduce variability within a value stream.
Use ergonomic tools and simulation models to redesign workstations across value streams.
Drive Lean transformations within a value stream, integrating tools such as Kanban and JIT.
Manage DFMA reviews across multiple projects or product lines; develop implementation standards and guidelines and drive improvements that reduce production complexity.
Develop facility layouts using CAD and simulation tools, integrating equipment, material handling, workforce needs, and safety requirements; model safety scenarios and mitigate risks.
Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development and career growth.
Lead cross-functional teams in resolving systemic value-stream issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
Oversee consistent application of APQP tools, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Packaging Design.
Lead communication efforts within a value stream to support alignment and transparency in decision-making.
Design automation equipment and develop or improve mechanical design processes, standards, and documentation practices.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members.
401(k) match of 4.5%.
Annual Woodward stock contribution of 5%.
Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
12 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance upon date of hire.
Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member life and AD&D, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
Member referral bonus.
Optional spouse and child life insurance, optional AD&D, healthcare flexible spending account, and dependent care flexible spending account.
Voluntary benefits including home and auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.