Designer Mechanical Job at Woodward, Inc. in Zeeland

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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.

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• Estimated hourly base pay: $30.19(minimum) - $37.74(midpoint) - $45.29(maximum)
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• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
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• 401(k) match (4.5%)
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• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
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• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
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• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
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• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
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• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
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• Paid parental leave
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• Adoption Assistance
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• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
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• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
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• Member referral bonus
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• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
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• Voluntary benefits, including:
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  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
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  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
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Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Designer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. A Designer works with some latitude and minimal supervision, performs diverse and intermediate level design assignments. Typically works in a New Products Introduction (NPI) environment where creative mechanization of design concepts are turned into new product or tooling.

What You Will Be Doing

Design and Development:

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• Design and develop fuel nozzles using Creo Parametric software.
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• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of fuel nozzle components and assemblies.
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• Apply GD&T principles to ensure accurate fit, form, and function of designed components.
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• Develop and implement appropriate datum schemes to facilitate manufacturing and inspection processes.
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Modeling and Documentation:

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• Use Windchill to manage design release and revisions.
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• Utilize the model tree effectively to organize and manage complex assemblies.
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• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation, including Bill of Materials, design specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
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• Conduct design reviews and provide technical support to cross-functional teams.
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Collaboration and Communication:

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• Work closely with other designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams and vendors to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
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• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide design updates.
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• Participate in cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective fuel nozzle designs.
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Continuous Improvement:

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• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to mechanical design and fuel nozzles.
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• Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions.
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• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and design standards.
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What We Are Looking For

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• Associate's degree - 2 year technical degree, certificate, or applicable experience.
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• 5 or more years of applicable work experience in mechanical design, preferably in the aerospace or automotive industry.
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• Proficiency in Creo Parametric software, including experience with the model tree.
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• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate datum scheme.
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• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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• Preferred Qualifications include familiarity with manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, welding/ brazing, CNC, EDM, milling/ turning/ grinding and or certification in GD&T or related areas.
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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

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