We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead Operations / Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers. The role is responsible for translating product and business requirements into safe, capable and efficient production systems, from industrialization and production transfers through line and factory-layout implementation, process and test readiness, ramp-up and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who combines strong technical-business judgment with the ability to align cross-functional teams and deliver complex manufacturing commitments in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
What You Will Do:
- Lead, develop and organize a team of Operations / Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers, with clear priorities, accountability, coaching and capability development.
- Own the industrialization of new and transferred products, including manufacturing-process definition, assembly and test readiness, tooling, work instructions, validation, production launch and ramp-up.
- Develop and implement production-line and factory layouts that support safe flow, capacity, quality, productivity, material movement, maintainability and future flexibility.
- Define and govern the manufacturing and test-engineering roadmap across product families, promoting standardization, modularity, scalable solutions and appropriate use of automation and Industry 4.0 methods.
- Lead technical and business trade-offs across safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, risk and lifecycle value.
- Develop capital plans and business cases; manage CAPEX priorities, department budget, milestones and benefits realization.
- Drive continuous improvement in assembly and test processes using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and formal problem-solving methods.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Product / Design Engineering, Finance, customers, suppliers and global sites to resolve issues and deliver industrialization commitments.
- Support production transfers between sites, including readiness reviews, risk management, resource planning, escalation and stabilization after launch.
- Ensure manufacturing and test solutions meet applicable industrial and aerospace equipment, process, quality and safety requirements.
What You Will Need:
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
- 15+ years of manufacturing / operations engineering experience, including 10+ years of people-leadership experience.
- Experience leading manufacturing, operations or industrial engineering teams; leadership of test-engineering capability is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with product industrialization, manufacturing-process development, production-line implementation and factory or value-stream layout design.
- Strong understanding of assembly and test processes for complex industrial products; experience with electronic controllers or electromechanical products is an advantage.
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing / Assembly, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving tools.
- Competence in CAPEX evaluation, capacity planning, productivity improvement, cost analysis and budget management.
- Proven ability to lead production launches or complex industrialization programs across functions or sites.
- Ability to coach experienced engineers, challenge technical proposals constructively, delegate with appropriate controls and build team capability.
- Fluent English, with the ability to lead technical and business discussions in a global environment.
What You Will Gain:
- Salary range from 24 500 to 36 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
- Advancement opportunities in international team
- A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
- Multisport package
- Meal Vouchers
- Company performance bonus program
- Work-life balance
- PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
- Educational support
Skills Required
- Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in manufacturing engineering
- Minimum 10 years of leadership experience
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar field
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and formal problem-solving tools
- Significant understanding of production processes for electronics controllers and electromechanical actuators assembly and testing
- Solid understanding of equipment and process requirements for the aerospace industry
- Understanding of Industry 4.0
- People, time management, and project management skills
- Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate engineers
- Experience with production transfers between sites
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program combines a 401(k) match with additional company contributions and ownership opportunities, strengthening long-term rewards. Profit-sharing and an employee stock purchase plan further expand savings options.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability, and is frequently characterized as comprehensive. Well-being programs and assistance resources add depth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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