Mechanical Designer

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.

• Estimated hourly base pay: $30.19 (Minimum) - $37.74 (Midpoint) - $45.29 (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 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Mechanical Designer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Intermediate level designer. Woodward is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our Fuel Systems & Controls engineering group. They will be responsible for design, CAD modeling, and drafting of new aerospace fuel system components while working on a team of engineers and designers. Design work ranges from housing and valves to tooling and test fixtures. We're interested in candidates with drafting experience, strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and basic manufacturing knowledge to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work within an engineering team to create new mechanical component designs and design documentation.
• Create 3D models and drawings in parametric-based CAD software for complex fuel system components.
• Understand functional and manufacturing-based challenges with new designs and participate in problem solving exercises.
• Use Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing as well as internal or industry stands to define component designs. Use dimensional stackup studies to assess assembly-level designs.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to the position.
• Assist lower-level drafters/designers with tasks

What We Are Looking For

• US - Associate's Degree required
• 2 year technical degree, certificate, or applicable experience
• 5+ years designer experience or combination of Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, and experience
• Advanced CAD software skills and computer skills including ERP systems
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and professionalism
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously with competing priorities
• The ability to take independent action and complete job tasks with minimal instruction

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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