Manufacturing Engineer II/Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Production Support: Monitor production processes and identify inefficiencies through technical analysis. Implement small-scale process improvements, train operators on SOPs, and manage hardware disposition by evaluating defective or non-conforming hardware for repair, rework, or replacement.
• Manufacturing Process Ownership: Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy and consistency in workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine process steps and improve production efficiency.
• Process Capability and Improvement: Analyze process capability using statistical tools like SPC, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving small-scale enhancements.
• Production Documentation Management: Create and refine production documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing standards and compliance requirements. Begin transitioning documentation to digital platforms for improved accuracy, accessibility, and collaboration.
• Project Support and Leadership: Manage small-scale manufacturing projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met under supervision.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Bachelors BS OR 8+ years equivalent experience
• CNC Programming

Skills

• Productivity Improvements: Analyzes production process data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies. Implements small process changes and recommends improvements for throughput, reduce rework, and enhance productivity.
• Data Analysis: Analyzes production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks using tools like Pareto charts and process control charts. Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization: Analyzes manufacturing costs by evaluating material waste, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization. Performs detailed cost-benefit analyses to identify opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Lean Manufacturing: Implements Lean tools, such as Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping, for localized process improvements.
• Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Applies DFMA principles to improve product manufacturability and assembly. Analyzes designs for material selection, part count reduction, and ease of assembly, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine designs.
• Equipment: Assists in selecting equipment for specific operations, preparing purchase requests, and evaluating vendor proposals for return on investment and in alignment with capital equipment plans. Troubleshoots moderately complex equipment issues and supports maintenance teams to improve reliability.
• Mentorship: Shares foundational knowledge with peers and newer hires. Collaborates with others to support mutual learning and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Analyzes production problems using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to identify root causes.
• Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Applies APQP tools to improve process stability and reliability. Supports tooling/fixturing refinements and analyzes process capability metrics (e.g., Cpk) to reduce variability and enhance performance.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Coordinates with cross-functional teams to align goals and share updates on manufacturing improvements.

Benefits

• 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