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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.
Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer
The Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer role will be a member of the Industrial Product Engineering team supporting Turbine product portfolio. They will be the technical owner of commercially-released, high-precision fuel metering and actuator products, ensuring they meet design requirements and specifications as-shipped. As technical owner, they will provide expertise and innovative, cost-effective solutions to support and improve all aspects of these products across their lifecycle. Working with upstream component suppliers, through our internal manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes, all the way to critical end-user field applications, this role blends a combination of daily tactical problem solving and strategic technical innovation.
Estimated US Annual Base Salary For Each Level Is As Follows:
Senior Mechanical Engineer: min / mid / max is: $93,000 / $121,000 / $149,000
Staff Mech Engineer: min / mid / max is: $ 113,000 /$ 147,000 / $181,000
All Levels Participate In The Following:
- 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
Senior Engineer – Mechanical
Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize mechanical systems and components to meet performance specifications and industry standards.
- Lead small to medium-sized engineering projects, managing timelines and resources.
- Solve complex technical issues using advanced engineering principles and innovative approaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems seamlessly into larger projects.
- Mentor junior engineers to support their development and enhance team capabilities.
- Effectively communicate technical reports to external customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical engineering expertise with proficiency in system design and optimization.
- Proven ability to independently manage projects and drive results.
- Skilled in mentoring and fostering professional growth in team members.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and competitive market dynamics.
Staff Engineer – Mechanical
Responsibilities:
- Lead complex, strategically aligned engineering projects from initiation to completion.
- Provide expert technical advisory to management, influencing decisions and organizational direction.
- Develop and implement innovative methodologies to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Solve intricate engineering challenges using sophisticated analysis and innovative thinking.
- Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to drive broader organizational initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions through expert-level communication skills to key customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Advanced technical expertise in mechanical engineering and systems analysis.
- Proven experience leading large-scale, strategic projects with cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong ability to provide technical guidance and influence high-level decision-making.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and process improvement.
- Strategic communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to leadership and teams.
Successful Candidates Typically Have:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- A four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and at least 4+ years of equivalent experience in a related industry.
Staff Mechanical Engineer
- A four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 10+ years of equivalent experience in a related industry.
Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.
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).
Successful Candidates Typically Have:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
A four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and at least 4+ years of equivalent experience in a related industry.
Staff Mechanical Engineer
A four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 10+ years of equivalent experience in a related industry.
