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. Senior Industrial Engineer Woodward is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for our Industrial Products Division in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Engineer to join our team and drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement in our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in productivity optimization, lean manufacturing, and data analysis, coupled with a proven ability to lead medium-scale projects and mentor team members. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative communication skills to enhance production flow, resource utilization, and overall operational performance. Estimated annual base pay: $93,000-$125,000 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 Key Responsibilities: Special Process Ownership: Serve as the technical authority for assigned special processes, including PVD coating, 10-stage wash systems, and ALD heat treat, ensuring process stability, capability, and compliance with engineering requirements. Process Development and Qualification: Develop, validate, qualify, and implement special manufacturing processes, equipment, and controls to support new product introduction, production readiness, and customer requirements. Production Support and Continuous Improvement: Provide day-to-day manufacturing support by troubleshooting process issues, improving yield, throughput, and quality, and driving sustainable process capability improvements. Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Action: Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances using structured problem-solving tools, implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence. Supplier and Compliance Management: Partner with internal and external suppliers to ensure special process compliance with customer, industry, regulatory, and Woodward requirements through audits, process reviews, and performance monitoring Key Skills: Special Process Expertise: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of special manufacturing processes such as heat treat, coating technologies, chemical processing, cleaning systems, and other controlled manufacturing processes. Process Qualification and Validation: Lead process qualification activities including capability studies, parameter optimization, equipment validation, and production readiness assessments. Statistical Analysis and Process Control: Utilize SPC, process capability analysis, DOE, and data-driven methodologies to monitor performance and improve process stability. Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving: Apply advanced problem-solving techniques such as 8D, A3, Six Sigma, and Fault Tree Analysis to resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues. Quality Systems and Compliance: Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industrial standards, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements. Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing: Drive Lean initiatives that improve yield, reduce variation, eliminate waste, and increase process efficiency. APQP and Risk Management: Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, process specifications, and validation documentation for special processes. Equipment and Technology Management: Support selection, commissioning, maintenance strategies, and optimization of specialized manufacturing equipment and processing systems. Supplier Technical Oversight: Evaluate supplier capabilities, support audits, review process controls, and drive corrective actions to ensure consistent process performance. Communication and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively communicate technical information and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers to achieve business objectives. Other Qualifications: 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience Application window is anticipated to close 10 days from original posting date. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 4+ years equivalent experience What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

Industrial Engineer II/III (Special Processes).

more at Woodward.

Coil Winder - Stacking

Coil Winder - Floater

Machinist II (2nd Shift, M-F 2PM-10PM)

similar roles.

IT Systems Administrator

Manufacturing Engineer II

Engineering New Graduate

Technical and Market Development Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Vancouver