Manufacturing Engineer I/II
Woodward
- Location
- Zeeland, MI, US
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $74.8k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About this role
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. Level I: Estimated annual base pay: $74,750 (minimum) - $84,500 (midpoint) - $104,000 (maximum) Level II: Estimated annual base pay: $77,000 (minimum) - $100,000 (midpoint) - $123,000 (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 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 Level I:
Key Responsibilities
Production Support: Provide technical support to troubleshoot basic process issues and assist operators in maintaining workflows. Document downtime trends and evaluate defective hardware for basic disposition actions such as rework or scrap. Manufacturing Process Ownership: Assist in creating and documenting basic manufacturing processes, ensuring workflows are captured accurately and reflect production requirements. Process Capability and Improvement: Collect data to support evaluations of process capability and identify minor issues in production processes. Production Documentation Management: Assist in maintaining and updating production documentation, including SOPs, process flow diagrams, and basic work instructions. Ensure documentation is organized and accessible. Project Support and Leadership: Tracking project milestones, maintaining documentation, and supporting basic project tasks. Key Skills: Proficiency in basic manufacturing principles, software tools, and routine equipment support. Ability to calibrate liquid and air flow measurement equipment with guidance. Ability to check and adjust basic instruments such as pressure sensors, gauges, and manometers. Ability to calibrate temperature sensors using reference tools and standard test equipment. Understands how to verify measurement equipment is accurate and ready for use. Supports quality and production teams by providing reliable test data. Focuses on routine problem-solving and adherence to standard procedures. Demonstrates foundational communication and technical documentation skills. Prioritizes learning and following instructions rather than leading or initiating improvements. Can present ideas and recommendations to leadership as needed to support collaboration across departments. May assist in diagnosing and resolving complex issues in PCBAs, including identifying component failures, soldering defects, or design flaws. May work with design engineers to review PCB layouts and designs for manufacturability and