Role OverviewLead end-to-end development of aerospace-qualified gear manufacturing processes, including spur, helical, bevel, and spline gears. Collaborate with design engineering on manufacturability and tolerance stack-up. Mentor engineers and technicians in aerospace manufacturing best practices.
What You Will Do
Develop and optimize machining processes, establish robust process control strategies, and lead process validation and AS9102 First Article Inspection. Drive continuous improvement in transmission error and gear noise, process capability, and yield.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires strong expertise in gear cutting and finishing processes, gear metrology and inspection, and GD&T and precision tolerancing. Must have experience with AS9100 quality systems, AS9102 FAI requirements, CNC and gear manufacturing equipment, and NADCAP special processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 12+ years of applicable experience
- Certified Technician or equivalent technical certification
- Experience with precision ball screw manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma certification
Benefits
- Estimated hourly base pay: $145,000 (Minimum) - $181,000 (Midpoint) - $218,000 (Maximum)
- Annual cash bonus opportunity
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities
- 12 paid holidays
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
- 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
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