Operations Specialist L3 - Machining

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 workplaces 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. 

• Estimated hourly base pay:  $37.26(minimum) - $46.59(midpoint) - $55.91(maximum)
• All members included in 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, including floating 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 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re an Operations Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Operations Specialist level 3 supports production from a technical standpoint and has an excellent understanding of the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense and/or consultant to Operations Specialists regarding production related issues. The position is consulted by engineering regarding new product and process implementation. It solves difficult manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Independently develops new cells, improves flow, increases velocity, and reduces waste. Leads regularly scheduled 5S events
• Collaborates with engineers. Resolves production issues and performs Root Cause Analysis
• Recommends and implements process improvements for new product introductions and/or existing manufacturing processes. Works with engineering, when needed, to develop new processes
• Identifies mistakes and improvements on various manufacturing documents and provides redlines to engineering
• Writes and releases new work instructions and other manufacturing documentation. Revises existing work instructions and other manufacturing documentation
• Evaluates new tooling for application to current designs
• Recommends and implements revisions of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout or other changes to increase production or improve standards
• Dispositions standard nonconformance's (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)

What We Are Looking For 

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machining/manufacturing industry
• Advanced written/verbal communication skills to all levels of the organization including customers and/or suppliers
• Advanced understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to manufacture complicated parts or assemblies with preliminary drawings. Able to operate complicated test or manufacturing equipment
• Able to interpret complicated schematics or drawings and identify mistakes. Strong GD&T knowledge
• Manufacturing & Assembly Specific: 1. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and/or design/training/implementation of processes including setup/programming/training for tooling, fix