Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience implementing machining automation systems, including robotics, machine tending, tool life monitoring, part presentation, and supporting equipment.
• Knowledge of automation readiness criteria and how to determine when a process is ready to automate.
• Experience with equipment validation, runoff, acceptance criteria, process prove-out, and production release requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a sustaining environment.
• Experience working with controls engineering, maintenance, quality, operations, and operators to implement production solutions.
• Familiarity with digital production documentation systems and manufacturing data systems.
• Four-year bachelor’s degree (BS) or at least seven years of equivalent experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and advanced analytics.
• Experience with Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, simulation tools, process mapping, root cause analysis, cost analysis, and process capability improvement.
• Experience leading APQP deliverables and DFMA evaluations for medium-complexity projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of complex production-process issues, identify root causes, recommend workflow improvements, and oversee disposition of hardware defects and corrective actions.
• Create, standardize, maintain, and monitor manufacturing processes for assigned areas, implementing changes to support reliability and production goals.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using methods such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), FMEA, and simulation tools to improve capability and reduce variation.
• Standardize and improve production documentation, ensuring it is accurate, consistent, and accessible; implement digital documentation systems for efficient updates and collaboration.
• Lead medium-sized manufacturing projects, including risk assessments, process improvements, and coordination of resources.
• Lead medium-sized productivity and Lean improvement projects to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve process reliability.
• Analyze data to identify causes of production issues and recommend actionable improvements.
• Develop cost models, compare alternatives, analyze inventory, and recommend improvements to reduce waste and optimize asset utilization.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) evaluations for medium-complexity products and recommend design changes to simplify designs, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing efficiency and scalability.
• Specify equipment, tooling, and gaging; create RFPs and RFQs; incorporate equipment needs into value stream or site capital plans; troubleshoot recurring equipment problems with vendors; and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and interns, providing project guidance and constructive feedback.
• Apply advanced problem-solving methods, including DOE and Six Sigma tools, to complex production challenges.
• Lead implementation of APQP deliverables for medium-complexity projects, optimize tooling and fixturing designs, and review data to ensure process quality and performance.
• Present ideas and recommendations to leadership and facilitate collaboration across departments.
• Implement machining automation systems and assess automation readiness; support equipment validation, runoff, acceptance criteria, process prove-out, and production release.
• Work with controls engineering, maintenance, quality, operations, and operators to implement production solutions.

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 & AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage; optional member life insurance.
• Member referral bonus.
• Optional spouse/child life and AD&D coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.
• Relocation assistance to Fort Collins, Colorado.