Hybrid Manager, Engineering – Electromechanical Actuation

at Woodward, Inc.

• Job title: Manager, Engineering – Electromechanical Actuation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $113,000 - $181,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Niles, United States

About the role

• Manager of Engineering leading teams in electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications. Overseeing product development, design standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement and support systemic and process improvements to enhance product development velocity, ensure robust design culture, and pursue better ways of working through learning.
• Go and See Leadership: Actively engage with teams by showing up where the work happens, listening deeply, and understanding team needs to provide effective support.
• Coach and Mentor Staff: Build trust, empower team members, and provide feedback to grow individuals to their full potential while maintaining a highly skilled and adaptable team.
• Develop and Maintain Design Standards: Create, maintain, and improve design standards to ensure high-quality, compliant products.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage budgets to align with profit planning activities, assign resources effectively to meet business needs.

Requirements

• 4year Bachelors BS AND 10+ years equivalent experience in Management and Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams specializing in electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications, including commercial and military flight controls, utility actuation, and next-generation systems.
• Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams and organizational functions, such as Technology/Platform Development, Design & Drafting, Product Engineering, and Aero Electronics.
• Deep knowledge in the design, development, and production of electromechanical products.
• Proficiency in requirements management, design tools, analysis and simulation tools, and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site at the Woodward Niles facility, with occasional travel (<20%).

Benefits

• 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