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. All members included in annual bonus opportunity Pension Plan Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Oversees and directs a team of engineering professionals to achieve short term operational objectives and maintain high performance standards. Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals, manages hiring and termination processes, and implements training and development programs to enhance team skills. Operational Planning: Develops and adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges, ensuring the achievement of financial and operational goals. Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues, considering their broader impact on the department and implementing effective solutions. Cross Department Collaboration: Partners with other departments to integrate engineering initiatives with overall business objectives, ensuring seamless operational synergy. Key Skills: Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire engineering teams to achieve strategic and operational goals. People Management: Expertise in hiring, training, performance evaluations, and employee development to build a high performing team. Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and adapting short term operational plans to meet organizational objectives. Business Acumen: Understands how engineering functions integrate with overall business operations to drive success. Technical Expertise: Provides advanced technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders. Problem Solving: Capable of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical and operational issues effectively. Financial Management: Manages budgets and financial resources to ensure the achievement of financial and operational targets. Decision Making: Makes informed and policy driven decisions to navigate operational challenges and opportunities. Interpersonal Influence: Effectively guides and influences team members and other stakeholders to adopt new perspectives and approaches. Adaptability: Adjusts departmental plans and priorities in response to changing resources and operational demands. 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. #LI-AT1 What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.
