Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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. 

Level 1 :Estimated annual base pay:  $65,120.00(minimum) - $81,400.00(midpoint) - $97,680.00(maximum)Level 2: Estimated annual base pay:  $75,600.00(minimum) - $94,500.00(midpoint) - $113,400.00(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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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 

 Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Mechanical Engineer or a new graduate looking to start your career with a great company, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Woodward is hiring a Mechanical Engineer at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. This individual will support our Fuel Metering production line from a technical standpoint. Apply Now!

What You Will Be Doing 

Dispositioning parts for the Fuel Metering production lineAddressing issues from the shop floor technicians on assembly, test and manufacturing processes such as quality concerns, installation issues, test point failures, etc.Investigating OEM returns from customers on first pass yield issues.Assisting the New Product Introduction production line with test procedures and other tasks within the lineWorking with Woodward specific systems, Windchill, Microsoft Program and MATLAB on a regular basis

What We Are Looking For 

Level 1

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required.Previous experience or an internship in an aerospace industry is desired.

Level 2

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required.Greater than 1 year experience in related field or entry level Masters of Science degree

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

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