Mechanical Designer IIIIV

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.

Level III:

Estimated annual base pay:$31.25 (minimum) - $40.38 (midpoint) - $50.00 (maximum)

Level IV:

Estimated annual base pay:$93000 (minimum) - $121000 (midpoint) - $149000 (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 FlexibleSpending

• Voluntary benefits including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Level III:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Technical Designs: Creates detailed mechanical designs and drawings using CAD software ensuring adherence to project specifications and industry standards.

• Manage Complex Assignments: Handles atypical or complex drafting projects with minimal supervision determining appropriate methodologies and approaches.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinates with engineering manufacturing and other departments to align designs with overall project objectives and team efforts.

• Provide Technical Support: Acts as an informal resource for less experienced team members offering guidance and assistance on technical procedures and design challenges.

• Problem Solve Designs: Identifies and resolves design issues in unique or infrequent situations utilizing existing precedents and procedures to develop effective solutions.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Design: Proficient in developing comprehensive mechanical designs and blueprints using advanced CAD software.

• Computer Aided Design (CAD): Expertise in utilizing CAD tools such as AutoCAD SolidWorks or similar platforms for drafting and modeling.

• Technical Documentation: Skilled in creating precise technical drawings specifications and documentation to support manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex mechanical issues and develop effective solutions based on existing procedures and precedents.

• Project Coordination: Experienced in managing multiple design projects ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.

• Mentorship: Capable of providing guidance and support to less experienced team members fostering professional development.

• Quality Assurance: Ensures high standards of accuracy and quality in all design and drafting tasks impacting team performance.

• Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders.

• Team Collaboration: Proficient in working collaboratively with cross functional teams to achieve design and project objectives.

• Knowledge of Engineering Standards: In depth understanding of relevant industry standards codes and best practices in mechanical design.

Successful candidates typically have:

• A technical associates degree

• 2 years in similar field

• Experience in Windchill and/or Creo modeling and drafting

• GD&T experience

Level IV:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project.

• Must 3D model at an expert level complex housings in 5 axes.

• Must be able to perform advanced level linear and radial stackup studies

• Designs may be one on a more complex level - not only designing LRUs but also working on complete systems with all elements of the life cycle process in accordance with the PLC process

• Ability to support customer design reviews

Key Skills:

• Ability to understand and apply Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing or International equivalent at an expert level

• Expert CAD skills in CAD/ PLM Softwares. May have ability to do low level FEA CFD using CAD tools

• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and how to optimize designs based on competing inputs relating to each to achieve the best possible design for the enterprise

• An understanding of fundamental engineering principles (heat transfer fluid mechanics material strength).

• Demonstrated commitment to quality and professionalism. Ability to identify continuous improvement activities to improve efficiencies or work.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and customers.

• The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team. The ability to reinforce positive teamwork.

• The ability to define diagnose and resolve problems with a significant organizational impact.

• Must also have the ability to make decisions in a timely manner sometimes with limited information and under tight deadlines and pressure

• The ability to mentor and provide assistance to lower level drafters/designers and engineers.

Successful candidates typically have:

• A technical associates degree

• 4-6 years in similar field

• Experience in Windchill and/or Creo modeling and drafting

• GD&T 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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