Hiring: Industrial Engineer II/III (Special Processes) Company: Woodward, Inc. Location: Fort Collins, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:31:50 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience Required Skills: •Special Process Ownership: Serve as the technical authority for assigned special processes, including PVD coating, 10-stage wash systems, and ALD heat treat, ensuring process stability, capability, and compliance with engineering requirements. •Process Development and Qualification: Develop, validate, qualify, and implement special manufacturing processes, equipment, and controls to support new product introduction, production readiness, and customer requirements. •Production Support and Continuous Improvement: Provide day-to-day manufacturing support by troubleshooting process issues, improving yield, throughput, and quality, and driving sustainable process capability improvements. •Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Action: Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances using structured problem-solving tools, implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence. •Supplier and Compliance Management: Partner with internal and external suppliers to ensure special process compliance with customer, industry, regulatory, and Woodward requirements through audits, process reviews, and performance monitoring •Special Process Expertise: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of special manufacturing processes such as heat treat, coating technologies, chemical processing, cleaning systems, and other controlled manufacturing processes. •Process Qualification and Validation: Lead process qualification activities including capability studies, parameter optimization, equipment validation, and production readiness assessments. •Statistical Analysis and Process Control: Utilize SPC, process capability analysis, DOE, and data-driven methodologies to monitor performance and improve process stability. Qualifications: •Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending •Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave •Application window is anticipated to close 10 days from original posting date. Compensation: •$93,000 - $125,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!