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 applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Estimated hourly rate: $41.01 (minimum) - $51.25 (midpoint) - $61.49 (maximum)
- All members included in 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
Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an Programmer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The position supports production from a technical standpoint and has an excellent understanding of the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense and/or consultant to Programmer regarding production related issues. The position is consulted by engineering regarding new product and process implementation. It solves difficult manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.What You Will Be Doing
- Independently develops new cells, improves flow, increases velocity, and reduces waste. Leads regularly scheduled 5S events.
- Collaborates with engineers. Resolves production issues and performs Root Cause Analysis.
- Recommends and implements process improvements for new product introductions and/or existing manufacturing processes. Works with engineering, when needed, to develop new processes.
- Identifies mistakes and improvements on various manufacturing documents and provides redlines to engineering.
- Writes and releases new work instructions and other manufacturing documentation. Revises existing work instructions and other manufacturing documentation.
What We Are Looking For
- U.S. associate degree, 2-year technical degree or international equivalent preferred.
- U.S. High School Diploma or international equivalent required.
- 5 + years’ experience as a Programmer or similar external role required.
- Certificate or degree in six sigma or special process preferred.
- State certification technician required, or Sig Sigma Black Belt required.
- Advanced written/verbal communication skills to all levels of the organization including customers and/or suppliers.
- Advanced understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, SAP, WISE, PLM). Basic understanding of machine automation networks
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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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future.
People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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