Packaging Engineer II

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.

Packaging Engineer II leads packaging and handling solutions for moderate to high complexity parts and special process routes. This role independently drives investigations, develops packaging specifications, and coordinates cross-functional implementation and supplier alignment.

Estimated annual base pay: $75,000 (minimum) - $97,000(midpoint) - $120,000 (maximum)

• 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 hir
• 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

• Own and drive a defined portion of the damage/contamination Pareto (top part numbers/failure modes); lead investigations and corrective actions through closure.
• Design and release packaging specifications for internal moves and supplier logistics, including dunnage/partitioning, corrosion control, and contamination protection.
• Lead handling code compliance improvement: create training plans, execute audits, identify systemic gaps, and drive sustained adoption.
• Partner with SQE to implement supplier packaging controls (pack-out specs, PO notes, audits, receiving criteria) and verify compliance over time.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks linked to special processes and time-to-process/cleanliness (e.g., long dwell before anodization, passivation line control issues); drive process/handling changes as needed.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure transport immobility and carrier robustness; address racking/load-size/weight constraints and material flow.
• Estimate cost/benefit for packaging changes; justify investments using cost avoidance (scrap reduction) and total cost of ownership (TCO) for returnables.

• Project Leadership - Leads packaging initiatives from problem definition through sustained implementation.
• Technical Advisory - Acts as a subject matter expert in packaging systems, materials, and handling standards.
• Analytical Problem Solving - Strong root cause analysis skills (8D, A3) applied to damage, contamination, and process failures.
• Process Improvement - Drives continuous improvement through audits, training, and standardization.
• Packaging Design & Specification - Experience creating and releasing packaging specifications for internal and supplier use.
• Supplier Collaboration & Auditing - Ability to influence and verify supplier packaging compliance over time.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Translates packaging and handling risks into practical, shopfloor standards.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration - Effectively partners with Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Procurement.
• Cost & Value Analysis - Estimates cost/benefit and total cost of ownership (TCO) for packaging solutions.
• Technical Communication - Clearly communicates packaging requirements, risks, and corrective actions to diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, supplier quality, or logistics engineering with hands-on packaging/handling responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading problem solving and corrective actions (8D/A3) across cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of APQP deliverables and ability to create/revise packaging specifications as part of process design and validation.
• Formal APQP participation (new supplier launch, process change, or packaging specification development/validation) preferred.
• Experience with packaging validation/testing (ISTA, ASTM D4169 or equivalent) and translating failure modes into packaging requirements preferred.
• Experience with critical surface protection for machined metal parts and special process supply chains (anodize/plating/PVD/coatings/heat treat) preferred.
• Experience implementing contamination control and cleanliness requirements (sealed packaging, clean handling, time limits, glove use, clean containers) preferred.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 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.