Senior Operations Engineer

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:  $90,400 (minimum) - $113,000 (midpoint) - $135,600 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid 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 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re an experienced Operations Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Senior Operations Engineer (level 3) reports to Technical Leadership whose focus is performing design and support of moderate to high complexity manufacturing systems and equipment, mentoring to other Engineers and supporting process improvements. This position works under a moderate to low level of supervision. Independent technical decisions on work are covered by precedents; this position seeks direction/guidance on novel or controversial problems. In addition, this position may involve project-specific relationship building with Customers, Suppliers, individuals or organizations. 

What you will be doing…

• Provide Advanced Technical Solutions: Leads teams through complex process improvements and troubleshooting efforts.
• Drive Innovation: Devises new approaches to challenges and implements advanced capital equipment purchases.
• Process Improvement & Lean Tools: Utilizes Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and DFMA concepts to enhance processes and support New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentors junior team members (Level 1/2 Engineers, Manufacturing Specialists) and leads training initiatives to improve process understanding.
• Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Represents the company with customers (e.g., Boeing) and collaborates with Quality, Supplier Quality, Production, and NPI teams.
• Documentation & Change Management: Creates and updates process documentation, work instructions, and leads complex engineering changes as a change agent.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Applies advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, including CNC programming, machinery, and capital equipment procurement.
• Project Leadership: Leads process flow analysis, PFMEA, control plan reviews, and multi-site projects while promoting ergonomic and time studies.
• Controls & Automation: Supports plant-wide control systems, automation, and PLC-related issues, integrating advanced tools and fixtures into operations.
• Quality & Compliance: Adheres to quality system requirements, supports audits, and drives Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) for continuous improvement.

What we are looking for…

Education:

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

• Greater than 4 years professional engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced degree

License & Certifications:

• Certificate or degree
• Six Sigma Greenbelt
• Professional certification

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).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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