Director Engineering - Software
Director Engineering - Software
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Job Description
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity being respectful and accountable to one another and staying humble and driven while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Estimated annual base pay: $184000 (minimum) - $230000 (midpoint) - $276000 (maximum)
All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) & Annual Time Based Equity (Stock)
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
Are you ready to make your mark If youre a Director of Engineering with Software expertise we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Director of Engineering is tasked with building leading and enhancing a critical engineering organization responsible for designing developing validating improving and supporting products systems and applications. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering this role provides high-level technical and organizational expertise to guide design efforts customer interactions and quality-related problem solving. The Director is accountable for setting strategic direction and delivering management leadership within a key engineering area. Specifically this role oversees a global team of over 80 Software Engineers focusing on both new development and sustainment of production items. The team adheres to rigorous development standards for commercial aerospace electronics including DO-178 DAL A and MIL-STD-882 ensuring high-quality and compliant solutions.
What you will be doing
Leads the establishment of a strong design culture and directs systemic improvements to achieve high-quality compliant products.
Ensures the creation maintenance and enhancement of design standards while overseeing assigned phases of engineering including technology platform system product and production design.
Provides strategic direction technical proposals and support for systems products or services and acts as the senior engineering management contact for projects vendors and customers.
Manages and mentors a large engineering team fostering career development and ensures alignment with organizational goals and development processes.
Oversees strategic planning for products processes and infrastructure while managing capital budgets and goal flow from corporate to organizational levels.
Represents the company at trade shows conferences and external events to evaluate and implement innovative methods to enhance competitiveness.
Participates in cross-functional collaboration leveraging internal assets and may contribute to company-wide councils or activities.
Demonstrates expertise in Design for Six Sigma lean product development and waste elimination with a strong focus on innovation and breakthrough solutions.
Possesses refined leadership communication and interpersonal skills capable of influencing key stakeholders and aligning teams to achieve results.
Brings deep technical knowledge financial management skills and market understanding with expertise in systems PLC processes and Woodward business systems.
What we are looking for
Education:
UNITED STATESUS Technical/Vocational Degree
UNITED STATESUS Masters degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)
Experience:
of increasing level of responsibility within a product development engineering organization
Experience of leading a comprehensive engineering organization
Champions training required within 1 year
Greenbelt or Black belt experience preferred
License & Certifications:
Six Sigma - Certification
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
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
