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 4: 

Estimated annual base pay:  $78,000.00 (minimum) - $97,500.00 (midpoint) - $117,000.00 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime IF APPLICABLE

Level 5: 

Estimated annual base pay:  $86,000.00 (minimum) - $107,500.00 (midpoint) - $129,000.00 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime IF APPLICABLE

Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity IF APPLICABLEAll 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 Senior Mechanical Designer, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Expert level Model Based Design (MBD) designer. Works with great latitude and little to no supervision, performs diverse and complex design assignments directed at promoting and enhancing Woodward Model Based Design and Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE) practice. Leads and mentors other designers in Model Based Design application and sets direction for the position as a whole. Designs are done also on a more complex level - not only designing LRUs but also working on complete model-based systems with applicable semantic product manufacturing information (PMI) throughout all elements of the life cycle process in accordance with the PLC process.

What You Will Be Doing 

Must be able to apply MBD principles and semantic PMI to 3D Models in addition to leveraging advanced CREO Parametric functionality to streamline MBD solutionsAbility to understand and apply Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing or International equivalent at an expert levelMust 3D model at an expert level, complex housings with several discreet functions, and systems for several LRUs into an envelope. Must drive for consistency from business unit to business unitLead MBD pilot projects while working with the MBSE team to assure appropriate connection and flow of design tools, templates, and operations applications.  Translates Woodward and industry standards into UDFs and templates to streamline and mistake-proof design engineering execution.Must be able to perform advanced level linear and radial stack-up studiesAdvanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and how to Optimize semantic PMI while creating or updating design standards, UDFs, and product design templates.Designs are done on a more complex level – not only designing LRUs but also working on complete systems with all elements of the life cycle process in accordance with the PLC processMust be able to have technical influences on the design(s), knowing the right questions to askAbility to support critical customer design reviewsMust be able to develop design standards, train the Woodward design community on these standards, while providing ongoing mentoring and authoritative direction on the application of design standards.Must be available to work with and actively contribute to industry standard groups and industry conferences particularly regarding Model Base Design and other leading industry design initiatives (i.e. Artificial Intelligence, MBSE, GD&T, & VR).An understanding of fundamental engineering principles (heat transfer, fluid mechanics, materials)

What We Are Looking For 

Level 4:

US-Associate’s Degree – 2-year technical degree or certificateUS-Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) preferred5+ years of related experiencesExpert CAD skills in CREO Parametric CAD software and computer skills including ERP systems.  Ability to use GD&T, UDF, FEA modules and advanced tool functionality within CAD software.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously with competing prioritiesEnthusiasm with exploring forward looking design technologies and leading paradigm shifts within the design community.Excellent organization, prioritization and planning skillsAbility to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a teamAbility to define, diagnose and innovatively resolve problems with immediate organizational impactAbility to mentor and provide leadership to drafters/designers and engineers

Level 5:

US- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)5+ years of related experienceExpert CAD skills in CREO Parametric CAD software and computer skills including ERP systems.  Ability to use GD&T, UDF, FEA modules and advanced tool functionality within CAD software.Ability to look broadly throughout the organization and identify continuous improvement activities to set the standards for other designers/draftersEnthusiasm with exploring forward looking design technologies and leading paradigm shifts within the design community.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and customersExcellent organization, prioritization and planning skillsAbility to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a teamAbility to define, diagnose and innovatively resolve problems with immediate organizational impactAbility to mentor and provide leadership to drafters/designers and engineers 

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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Successful candidate will possess advanced CREO Parametric skills and experience, particularly related to MBD functionality. Additional proficiency in GD&T and MBD standards are a requirement.