New Grad Mechanical Engineer I

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, acting with integrity, respect, and accountability while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. Together, we design and deliver energy control solutions to power a clean future.

Responsibilities

• Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
• Recognizes problems beyond capabilities and learns from experts in the area.
• Learns steps involved in process improvements.
• Performs routine functions requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• May perform small component tests to support senior engineers.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; learning technical writing (procedures, reports, etc.).
• Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Understanding of organizational structure and information flow.
• Recognizes problems beyond capabilities and seeks appropriate experts/tools.
• Ability to interpret industry and Woodward technical standards, including quality system standards and PLC processes.
• Fundamental knowledge of commercial and in-house analytical packages (e.g., Excel, equation solver software).
• Basic understanding of component function, testing, manufacturing processes, drawings, and geometric dimensioning/tolerances.
• Effective time management skills.

Team Leadership

• Learns to work as part of a team and contribute to team goals.
• No leadership responsibilities at this stage.

Process Improvements

• Observes processes and suggests minor improvements under supervision.

Application and Field Use Knowledge

• Gains exposure to tested products and their basic applications in the field.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree (BS) or international equivalent.
• Aken location: Certified Technician/Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible for required ITAR/EAR authorizations.

Benefits

• Estimated annual base pay: $65,000 (min), $84,000 (mid), $104,000 (max).
• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%).
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%).
• Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective upon date of hire).
• Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (including mental health benefits).
• Member Life & AD&D, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
• Member referral bonus.
• Spouse/child optional life, optional AD&D, healthcare, and dependent care flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits: home/auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.