Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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: $80,000
  • 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

As an Engineering Rotation Program Member at Woodward, you will participate in a dynamic two-year program designed to accelerate your growth as a technical and future business leader. Through three immersive 8-month rotations, you will gain hands-on experience in diverse engineering functions within Product Development Engineering, Operations Engineering, and Systems and Advanced Development.
Each rotation is structured to build both technical depth and cross-functional breadth, with assignments ranging from product design and validation to project management and advanced data analysis. Rotation Program Members can expect to relocate to one of Woodward's US sites for each rotation. Exceptional candidates will have the interest and drive to learn across the Industrial and Aerospace segments, the desire and adaptability to relocate multiple times, and the passion to develop as a future leader at Woodward.

You will engage in accredited coursework, professional skills training, and leadership development seminars, while benefiting from mentorship, regular performance reviews, and exposure to Woodward leadership. The program offers competitive compensation, relocation support, and opportunities for advanced degree attainment, preparing you to make a significant impact within Woodward's global engineering organization.

We encourage former Woodward interns and early career talent to apply. The cohort will start with an immersive onboarding experience on June 7, 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute Engineering Tasks: Completes routine assignments using established procedures to support project objectives.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Works with cross functional departments to ensure alignment and timely completion of engineering projects.
• Apply Technical Principles: Utilizes foundational engineering theories and practices to contribute to design and development activities.
• Report Project Progress: Provides regular updates and documentation on task status and outcomes for senior team members.
• Resolve Standard Issues: Identifies and addresses common technical problems using predefined methods and guidelines.

Key Skills:

• Technical Aptitude: Understanding and applying fundamental engineering principles to routine tasks.
• Communication: Effectively exchanging information and verifying comprehension with team members.
• Problem Solving: Utilizing established procedures to resolve standard engineering challenges.
• Time Management: Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines within rotational assignments.
• Team Collaboration: Working cohesively within diverse engineering teams to achieve common objectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Assessing information and standard practices to make informed judgments.
• Adaptability: Adjusting to new engineering disciplines and standardized procedures during rotations.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in executing routine engineering assignments.
• Project Coordination: Managing personal contributions within larger engineering projects.
• Learning Agility: Quickly assimilating new concepts and procedures under guidance from senior staff.

Eligibility requirement: Candidates must complete their undergraduate degree by May of 2027.

Application window is anticipated to close 10 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.