Woodward, Inc.

Engineer

• Supports the development and modification of control systems by following established engineering procedures and best practices.
• Tracking project milestones, maintaining documentation, and supporting basic project tasks.
• Supports troubleshooting of basic issues within production control systems using predefined methods and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining and updating control system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports. Ensure documentation is organized and accessible.
• Assists with automation development and implementation while learning basic safety systems and standards.

Controls Engineer I/II

Director

• Provide strategic intellectual property (IP) legal leadership for Woodward’s Aerospace segment by identifying and managing IP-related risks and opportunities, advising business and engineering stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• This role leads the drafting, review, and negotiation of IP and development agreements; implements the enterprise IP strategy and program within the Aerospace segment; oversees IP harvesting, processing, protection, and asset management (including managing outside counsel) within the Aerospace segment; supports M&A transactions through IP due diligence and risk identification; and mentors/educates team members to strengthen IP awareness and execution across the organization.
• Provide strategic and practical IP guidance to the Aerospace segment and overall organization by identifying legal risks and opportunities, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee and assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of all IP and development agreements to protect the company’s IP interests and mitigate potential liabilities within the Aerospace segment.
• Identify potential IP related risks related to business operations and develop strategies and solutions to manage and minimize those risks effectively.
• Implement the enterprise-wide IP strategy and IP program within Aerospace segment.
• Mentor and educate Woodward members about IP strategy and program, fostering a collaborative environment with Engineering and other departments within the Aerospace segment.
• Manage outside counsel support of IP asset management within the Aerospace segment.
• Manage the harvesting, processing, and protecting of intellectual property within the Aerospace segment.
• Support M&A transactions in performing due diligence and identifying risks associated with the acquisition and divestment of IP assets.

Director, Intellectual Property

Procurement

• Supplier Assessment: Assess potential suppliers to ensure they conform to category, supply chain, and product strategies and meet the company’s quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Contract Management: Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure security of supply, commercial appropriateness, and risk management to generate mutually beneficial agreements that will deliver value for both parties.
• Strategic Sourcing: Select suppliers to provide direct material within a given category of suppliers who substantially conform to the category strategy, provide commercial favorability and reduce risk.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the portfolio of spend for a given category to include financial performance, plan for every part, and understanding of total supply chain.
• Commercial Strategy: Analyze total cost structures and implement strategies to reduce procurement risk (financial and otherwise) while maintaining quality and delivery performance to generate best total value for a given category.

Sourcing Manager

Sales

• Responsible for the development and execution of customer strategies
• Identifies, cultivates, maintains, and documents strategies that optimize alignment between customer needs and key internal business needs for new and existing customers
• Cultivates and maintains strategic relationships inside the account and outside the account, meeting price, margin, and growth targets with assigned accounts
• Responsible for forecasting revenue for profit plan, LRP and quarterly forecast freeze
• Gathers, communicates and develops strategies to take action in response to market intelligence
• Develops the negotiation strategy for initial and renewal/extension contracts, agreements, terms and conditions in close collaboration with Contract Operations Managers
• Analyzes sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and implements strategies to enhance sales effectiveness
• Responsible for leading account reviews regarding customer relationship, SQRDC scorecards, forecast, margin maintenance, and identifies business risks

Sales Manager, Germany – Central Europe

Mechanical Engineer

• Own and develop product specifications based on customer, program and internal requirements
• Translate customer requirements into clear, structured engineering requirements for mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems
• Manage requirements throughout the product lifecycle, including change impact analysis
• Act as a technical interface between customers, project management and engineering teams
• Support definition of system architecture, interfaces and functional behavior (mechanical and electro‑mechanical scope)
• Participate in technical reviews with internal teams and customers
• Support risk analysis, requirements verification and validation planning
• Support resolution of technical issues and product non‑conformances from a system and requirements perspective
• Ensure alignment between product definition, certification requirements and delivered hardware
• Contribute to continuous improvement of product definition and engineering processes

Senior Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer – Aerospace

• Create and own solid models and layouts based on design specifications, system requirements and engineering analysis
• Develop detailed drawings of parts and assemblies based on layouts and models, including mechanical and electro-mechanical interfaces
• Verify that designs fulfil engineering, technical and industry requirements
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, testability and reliability criteria
• Perform and review tolerance stack-up analysis, including statistical approaches
• Actively participate in and lead design reviews
• Support prototype builds and laboratory testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Analyze test results and support design improvements based on system behavior
• Prepare, maintain and archive technical documentation (drawings, BoMs, specifications, procedures)
• Collaborate with system, test and manufacturing teams to resolve design and product non-conformances

Senior Mechanical, Electromechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace

• Leverage WWD operational best practices in the supply chain.
• Identify the key areas our suppliers need to improve and coach them to implement “needle moving” systems and tools.
• Engage with suppliers to understand if they can deliver quality parts at the rate and lead time we need to satisfy our customers and if not, what countermeasures are required.
• Supplier Performance Analysis: Evaluates supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement enhancement strategies.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Develops and executes process optimization plans to enhance supplier capabilities and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partners with procurement, quality assurance, and engineering teams to facilitate effective supplier development and integration.
• Training and Support: Provides informal guidance and training to new team members and suppliers to enhance technical skills and understanding of company requirements.
• Issue Resolution: Identifies and resolves supplier related issues using technical expertise and judgment to maintain quality and timely delivery.

Supplier Development Engineer

Technical Project Manager

• Lead IT projects of varying complexity that are critical to Woodward's success.
• Accountable for project results.
• Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
• Lead project meetings and reviews.
• Inspires and motivates cross functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Builds trust, resolves conflicts, and fosters collaboration among team members.
• Takes personal ownership of the project and drives commitment from team members.
• Effectively conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors.
• Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions.
• Manages budgets, forecasts costs, and tracks financial performance across the program.

IT Project Manager – Senior

• Manage the supply base to optimize supplier performance
• Conduct supplier discovery and mitigate supply chain risks in the aerospace industry
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
• Select suppliers to provide direct material within a given category of suppliers
• Manage the portfolio of spend for a given category
• Analyze total cost structures and implement strategies to reduce procurement risk

Supply Chain

• Lead and optimize end‑to‑end supply chain operations, from sourcing and procurement through inventory and logistics
• Take full accountability for supply chain performance, results, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives and long‑term growth plans
• Own and maintain key supply chain processes, KPIs, policies, and governance frameworks
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and compliance
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration between procurement, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and finance
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics; identify gaps and drive improvement initiatives
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks; develop contingency and business continuity plans
• Optimize inventory levels to balance service levels, working capital, and cost efficiency
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and process optimization
• Lead and develop a high‑performing supply chain team; provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
• Leverage supply chain systems, analytics, and digital tools to improve visibility, automation, and decision‑making

Supply Chain Manager

Auditor

• Audit planning & execution: Plan and conduct complex financial and operational audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk assessment & control evaluation: Identify key risks and assess the effectiveness of internal controls, recommending enhancements to mitigate risks.
• SOX compliance testing and reviews: Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines using AuditBoard.
• Audit reporting: Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and actionable insights. Present reports to senior management and the audit committee.
• Leadership & guidance: Provide mentorship and direction to junior auditors, fostering growth and collaboration within the audit team.
• Operational audit collaboration: Use SharePoint to manage and collaborate on operational audit workflows.
• Monitor recommendations & maintain tracking system: Manage the tracking system to document findings, recommendations, and follow-ups, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained improvements achieved.

Senior Internal Auditor

Data Scientist

• Develop Predictive Models: Designs and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Data Processing and Management: Collects, cleanses, and organizes largescale data from various sources to ensure accuracy and reliability for analysis.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partners with cross functional teams to understand business requirements and integrate data driven solutions into organizational processes.
• Mentor Junior Team Members: Provides informal guidance and support to new data scientists, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Communicate Analytical Findings: Presents complex data insights and technical information to stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner, facilitating informed decision making.
• ML Infrastructure Support: Assists in configuring and maintaining the compute and storage infrastructure needed to train and serve models, including cloud-based environments and containerized workflows.
• Feature Engineering & Data Pipelines: Builds and maintains repeatable, automated pipelines for feature extraction, transformation, and loading to support model training and inference.
• Model Packaging & API Integration: Packages trained models for consumption via REST APIs or internal services, enabling downstream integration with business applications and dashboards.
• Version Control & Reproducibility: Applies software engineering best practices including version control (Git), experiment tracking, and environment management to ensure models are reproducible and auditable.

Data Scientist, Level II, Senior – AI, Scalable Analytics Solutions

Account Manager

• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against agreed upon metrics to ensure quality and service standards are consistently met.
• Relationship Development: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to enhance cooperation and drive mutual business growth.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise with suppliers to maintain smooth operational workflows.
• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication Skills: Internal communication and presentations up to and including executive level reviews pertaining to supplier relationship strategy, performance and issue resolution.

Supplier Relationship Manager – II

Project Manager

• Inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals
• Manage schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes
• Communicate project information effectively to stakeholders
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyze complex situations, identify solutions, and make informed decisions

Supply Chain Project Manager II

Business Analyst

• Lead strategic requirements analysis across departments; identify enterprise-level opportunities and influence solution direction, including opportunities to leverage AI and data-driven insights.
• Define documentation standards and testing strategies; ensure compliance and quality assurance across projects.
• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of data and analytics solutions to address complex business challenges; architect scalable solutions and lead enterprise-wide implementations; drive standardization and scalability across departments; provide strategic input on data, analytics, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the enterprise; lead change management and drive adoption of new data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Oversee full development lifecycle for major initiatives; ensure alignment with architecture and security standards; support data transformation and digital initiatives; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure success of initiatives; mentor and guide junior analysts; ensure alignment with project timelines and quality standards.

Controls Engineer I/II

Director, Intellectual Property

Sourcing Manager

Sales Manager, Germany – Central Europe

Senior Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer – Aerospace

Senior Mechanical, Electromechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace

Supplier Development Engineer

IT Project Manager – Senior

Sourcing Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Senior Internal Auditor

Data Scientist, Level II, Senior – AI, Scalable Analytics Solutions

Supplier Relationship Manager – II

Supply Chain Project Manager II

Business Analyst – AI & Digital Transformation, Level III/IV