Staff Mechanical Engineer - Tech Dev

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. 

Staff Mechanical Engineer-Technology Development

Estimated annual base pay: $113,000 (minimum) - $147,000 (midpoint) - $181,000 (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, including floating 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 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Leads and manages complex mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical standards.
• Technical Advisory: Provides expert guidance to management on advanced mechanical engineering solutions and best practices to enhance product development and process efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Develops and implements innovative mechanical systems and methodologies to optimize operational efficiency and product quality.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes and resolves intricate engineering challenges by applying sophisticated analytical techniques and innovative thinking.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partners with cross disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical engineering solutions into broader organizational initiatives and projects.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Design: Expertise in designing and developing complex mechanical systems and components.
• Project Leadership: Proficient in leading cross functional projects from inception to successful completion.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Skilled in using sophisticated analytical methods to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Technical Advisory: Provides expert guidance to leadership on advanced mechanical engineering initiatives.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Effectively collaborates with multiple teams across different disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Innovative Solution Development: Identifies and implements innovative engineering solutions to address business challenges.
• Process Improvement: Recommends and applies best practices to enhance engineering processes and services.
• Complex Systems Analysis: Capable of performing in depth evaluations of intricate mechanical systems and data.
• Strategic Communication: Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced Technical Acumen: Demonstrates extensive technical knowledge and expertise in mechanical engineering principles.

Successful candidates typically have:

• 4 year Bachelors BS AND 8+ years equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of systems-level thinking and physics-based modeling in new technologies.
• Strategic decision-making using trade studies and balancing tactical/strategic priorities to develop technologies in advance of customer programs

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.

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.