Staff Manufacturing Special Process Engineer

Skip to main contentBy clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing effortsPrivacy Policy DeclineAccept CookiesEnglishSign InStaff Manufacturing Special Process Engineer page is loadedStaff Manufacturing Special Process EngineerApplylocationsRockford - Rock Cut Campus (RCC)time typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR110400Woodward 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 applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  Estimated annual base pay: $113,000 (Minimum) - $147,000 (Midpoint) - $181,000 (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  Summary:The Special Process Engineer at Woodward is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes that involve the chemical or physical transformation of materials. This role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality production while bridging the gap between R&D, product design, and manufacturing. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to mature Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), prepare for New Product Introduction (NPI), and support existing production processes. Additionally, they oversee specialized equipment such as chemical processing systems, heat treatment units, coatings (CVD/PVD), EDM, and surface treatments like anodizing and case hardening. They also provide technical support to the global supply chain for supplier selection and development of special processes.Key Responsibilities:Production Support: Standardize troubleshooting procedures, minimize waste through hardware disposition processes, and ensure adherence to quality standards across multiple production lines.Manufacturing Process Ownership: Develop and maintain scalable workflows that optimize efficiency, adaptability, and flexibility to meet production demands.Process Capability and Improvement: Use advanced analytics and simulation tools to drive process improvement and scalability across multiple lines.Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects, managing complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables within a value stream.Equipment Management: Oversee installation, maintenance, and optimization of specialized process equipment, advocating for new technology and developing plant-wide standards.Supplier...