Manufacturing Aerospace Technician

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.

Estimated annual base pay: $24.04 - 31.25

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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, 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

This role directly engages in a team of teams manufacturing environment by executing technical processes, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across shared work areas and production lines. In this role, you will be based at the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where we support the manufacturing of hydraulic actuators for today's aircraft. As a Manufacturing Aerospace Technician, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop while pursuing a rewarding career with some of the latest automated manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain technical manufacturing procedures across multiple areas and processes

• In a flexible and cross-trained teaming environment, take an active role in sitewide decision making

• Lead complex tasks, troubleshoot issues, and support the full product line as needed.

• Maintain key process variables and ensure accurate daily logging and escalation of concerns.

• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.

• Improve process documentation, work instructions, and standard work in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Support 5S, safety, daily management, and production escalations.

• Ability to give and receive feedback from member employees of all levels

• Crosstrain and learn multiple manufacturing and operational roles

• Train and mentor team members to build capability across the organization.

Key Skills

• Strong technical capability with SOPs, engineering documentation, and complex product issues.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, reading aerospace drawings and design data, GD&T, and quality standards.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause problem-solving skills.

• Mechanical aptitude with experience using tools, equipment, and measurement instruments.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and functions.

• Proficiency with lean, enterprise manufacturing systems, automation technologies, and production software.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and standardized work.

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.