Mechanical Engineer I (Aerospace)

Rockford, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: $65000 (minimum) - $84000 (midpoint) - $104000 (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
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

Key Responsibilities:

Support Design Development: Collaborates with senior engineers to assist in the creation and modification of mechanical designs using CAD software.
Conduct Routine Analysis: Performs standard calculations and analyses to ensure designs meet required specifications and standards.
Maintain Technical Documentation: Prepares and updates engineering documents including drawings specifications and testing reports.
Participate in Testing and Validation: Assists in the execution of tests and validation processes to verify the functionality and reliability of mechanical components.
Follow Established Procedures: Adheres to company protocols and engineering procedures to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals: Grasp of basic theories and concepts within mechanical engineering.
Technical Problem Solving: Ability to apply standard procedures to address routine engineering challenges.
Effective Communication: Clearly conveying straightforward information to team members and supervisors.
Team Collaboration: Building and maintaining stable working relationships with internal teams.
Time Management: Adhering to deadlines by following standardized procedures and workflows.
Basic CAD Proficiency: Familiarity with computer aided design software commonly used in mechanical engineering.
Data Analysis: Analyzing technical data to support engineering decisions and problem resolution.
Technical Documentation: Accurately documenting processes procedures and engineering solutions.
Project Accountability: Taking responsibility for individual contributions to engineering projects.
Learning Agility: Quickly acquiring new technical knowledge and adapting to emerging technologies through education or experience.

Successful Candidate Typically Have:

4-year Technical BS Degree
0-2 years experience

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 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.

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Estimated annual base pay: $65000 (minimum) - $84000 (midpoint) - $104000 (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
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

Key Responsibilities:

Support Design Development: Collaborates with senior engineers to assist in the creation and modification of mechanical designs using CAD software.
Conduct Routine Analysis: Performs standard calculations and analyses to ensure designs meet required specifications and standards.
Maintain Technical Documentation: Prepares and updates engineering documents including drawings specifications and testing reports.
Participate in Testing and Validation: Assists in the execution of tests and validation processes to verify the functionality and reliability of mechanical components.
Follow Established Procedures: Adheres to company protocols and engineering procedures to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals: Grasp of basic theories and concepts within mechanical engineering.
Technical Problem Solving: Ability to apply standard procedures to address routine engineering challenges.
Effective Communication: Clearly conveying straightforward information to team members and supervisors.
Team Collaboration: Building and maintaining stable working relationships with internal teams.
Time Management: Adhering to deadlines by following standardized procedures and workflows.
Basic CAD Proficiency: Familiarity with computer aided design software commonly used in mechanical engineering.
Data Analysis: Analyzing technical data to support engineering decisions and problem resolution.
Technical Documentation: Accurately documenting processes procedures and engineering solutions.
Project Accountability: Taking responsibility for individual contributions to engineering projects.
Learning Agility: Quickly acquiring new technical knowledge and adapting to emerging technologies through education or experience.

Successful Candidate Typically Have: