Test Engineer

Woodward, Inc.•Spartanburg, SC

12d•$116,000 - $186,000•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is seeking Test Engineers to help establish and grow a new aerospace manufacturing site in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. The role contributes to building a high-performing engineering organization at a collaborative manufacturing site focused on safety, quality, delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Test Engineer oversees engineering aspects of complex projects, supports and mentors engineers, technicians, and designers, and serves as a technical advisor when needed. The role applies advanced analytical methods to troubleshoot technical problems; develops design standards and engineering strategies; and designs, tests, and analyzes complex systems. It also establishes standards for producibility, testability, maintainability, and reliability, and leads department-level process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate brings broad engineering expertise, knowledge of tested products and their applications, and the ability to design and validate testing systems and complex test equipment. The role involves assessing emerging technologies, working across departments, presenting to leadership and external stakeholders, and leading projects aligned with organizational goals and quality standards. The position is expected to be designated as DOT safety-sensitive in the future, at which time a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test will be required before safety-sensitive duties. The work involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR; applicants must be U.S. Persons under those regulations or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree (BS) or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing and test engineering.
Experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes.
Experience introducing and driving adoption of automation technologies.
Ability to solve complex problems using advanced methods, tools, and cross-functional collaboration.
Commitment to collaborative, team-based problem-solving.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.
When the position is designated DOT safety-sensitive, passing a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test for prohibited drugs is required before performing safety-sensitive duties.

Nice To Haves

An engaging leadership style that empowers teams and develops talent.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineering aspects of highly complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
Mentor and train engineers, technicians, and designers on advanced tasks and processes; serve as a technical advisor as needed.
Identify and resolve intricate technical problems using comprehensive analytical methods and appropriate technologies.
Lead development and implementation of advanced design standards and engineering strategies, and promote best practices across departments.
Design, test, and analyze high-complexity systems with site-wide impact.
Establish standards for producibility, testability, maintainability, and reliability.
Lead department-level process optimization and execute significant improvements with organization-wide benefits.
Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into projects to achieve innovative solutions.
Design and validate testing systems for department-wide use, ensuring they meet or exceed company and industry standards.
Lead development and design of complex test equipment and systems.
Facilitate collaboration across departments and deliver presentations to leadership teams and external stakeholders.
Oversee high-visibility projects, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
Lead initiatives to streamline processes, enhance quality, and reduce costs.
Use knowledge of tested products, their applications, and interactions with test equipment to recommend field-use improvements.
Involve frontline employees in process design and decision-making and drive adoption of automation technologies.