We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Industrialization to lead a team of Operations and Manufacturing engineers and drive operational excellence in test processes. This role is responsible for team development, continuous improvement, test process optimization, and ensuring quality, productivity, and efficiency in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do:
- Develop, lead, and manage a staff of manufacturing engineers.
- Develop, improve, and validate production process for existing and new products according to LEAN Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing principles.
- Develop relevant capital plans and drive continuous improvement activities to improve the productivity
- Plan and execute department budget
- Support customers and suppliers in process related matters as required to fulfill the needs of the organization
What You Will Need:
- Excellent people, time management, and project management skills
- Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate engineers to perform beyond their comfort zone
- 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 test in industrial and aero environment (preferable high mix, low volume)
- Understanding Industry 4.0
- Experience with production transfers between sites will be a plus.
- Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in manufacturing engineering and minimum 10 years of leadership experience.
- Solid understanding of equipment and process requirements for Aerospace industry
- Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar
What You Will Gain:
- Salary range from 23 500 to 35 000 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
Woodward, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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