Operations Specialist - Pilot Controls

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 base hourly rate: $30.73 (minimum) $38.41 (midpoint) $46.09 (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

Are you ready to make your mark? The Operations Specialist might be the perfect next opportunity to you. This position supports production from a technical standpoint and has a basic understanding of the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense for production related issues. The position solves minor manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Understands six sigma/lean tools. Participates in 5S
• Troubleshoots and solves problems
• Understands and follows processes. Identifies areas for improvement
• Identifies mistakes on various manufacturing documents
• Interprets work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Trains members on manufacturing processes
• Evaluates new tooling for application to current designs
• Recommends revisions of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout or other changes to increase production or improve standards
• Dispositions standard nonconformance's (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)

Other Essential Functions:

• Builds prototypes and mockups with preliminary drawings
• Participates in cross-functional team projects
• Programs production equipment using applicable software
• Identify improvements or issues with basic tools
• Maintains rework processes for manufacturing

What We Are Looking For:

• Basic written/verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, SAP, WISE, PLM)
• Able to manufacture basic parts or assemblies with preliminary drawings. Able to operate basic test or manufacturing equipment
• Able to interpret basic schematics or drawings and identify mistakes
• Manufacturing & Assembly Specific: 1. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and/or design/training/implementation of processes including setup/programming/training for tooling, fixturing, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids and 2. Basic interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition

Education:

• US - High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

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.