Staff Industrial Engineer

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Staff Industrial Engineer

Preferred Candidate Identified

Woodward’s Industrial Product Division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to support manufacturing operations through mechanical design and the development of repeatable engineering practices for automated systems. This role combines hands-on machine design with responsibility for improving mechanical design standards, documentation, and team capability.

Estimated annual base pay: $116,000 to $150,000

All members are included in the 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, and bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member life and AD&D, long-term disability, and member optional life insurance
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse and child optional life, optional AD&D, healthcare flexible spending account, and dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary benefits, including home and auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing Work Measurement Systems and Standards: Analyze complex workflows and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and reduce waste…
• Analyzing Production Material Flow : Lead teams and leverage simulation techniques to optimize material flow across an entire value stream.
• Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization: Optimize manufacturing processes by balancing labor, material, and overhead costs within value streams. Use cost analysis tools to maximize machine uptime, reduce scrap rates, inventory analysis, and improve operational efficiency.
• Planning Capacity and Optimizing Resources : Optimize schedules and resource use within a value stream to meet production goals. Address constraints through collaboration and scenario planning.
• Project Support and Leadership: Oversee cross-functional manufacturing projects within a value stream, oversee complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Key Skills:

• Productivity Improvements: Oversee productivity improvement initiatives for larger processes or systems. Implement advanced methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Data Analysis: Develop data-driven models to optimize manufacturing processes, improve resource allocation, and reduce variability within a value stream.
• Workstation Design: Implement advanced ergonomic tools and simulation models to redesign workstations across value streams.
• Lean Manufacturing: Drive Lean transformations within a value stream, integrating tools such as Kanban and JIT to optimize production.
• Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Manage DFMA reviews across multiple projects or product lines, ensuring alignment between design, manufacturing, and assembly processes. Develop standards and guidelines for DFMA implementation and drive process improvements to reduce production complexity.
• Layout Planning: Develop layouts for larger sections of the facility utilizing CAD/simulation tools, ensuring efficient integration of equipment, material handling systems, workforce needs, and compliance with safety standards. Use advanced tools to model safety scenarios and mitigate risks.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to junior engineers, focusing on technical development and career growth. Lead by example through accountability and leadership.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : Lead cross-functional teams to resolve systemic issues within a value stream and implement sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Oversee the consistent application of APQP tools, ensuring Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Packaging Design are optimized for quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Lead communication efforts within a value stream, ensuring alignment and transparency in decision-making processes.

Other Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS AND 8+ years equivalent experience

Successful Candidates Will Also Have:

• Demonstrated experience designing automation equipment.
• Experience developing or improving mechanical design processes, standards, or documentation practices.
• Experience mentoring or training engineers, designers, or technical team members.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Creo CAD software.

Application window is anticipated to close 3 days from original posting date.

Colorado Equal Pay Disclosure

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.

Export Control Notice

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.

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Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.