What You Will Be Doing 

• Execute Technical Processes: Implements and maintains technical procedures to ensure efficient daily operations in a focused area/process.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyzes production data and updates standardized operating procedures to ensure consistent workflow.
• Quality: Timely disposition and problem solving for production problems. Implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Resolve Complex Issues: Participates in problem solving to provide solutions for atypical or infrequent operational problems based on established guidelines.
• Safety Mindset: Adheres to and actively supports all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.

What We Are Looking For 

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of complex manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, precision assembly, or test equipment). Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards. Solid blueprint and GD&T understanding. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Analytical Skills: Knowlegeable in applying analytical methodologies to operational processes. Experience with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams). Participates continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Utilize solid understanding of manufacturing processes (mechanical disassembly/reassembly, CNC machine operations, testing) to support and mentor operations members. Proficiency with mechanical tools and measurement instruments and mechanical components. Understanding how tooling impacts repeatability, precision, and cycle time. Knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques and processes.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Clearly conveys (verbal and written) advanced technical information and ideas effectively with all operations members. Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values
• Time Management: Efficiently manages personal workload to meet deadlines and team goals.
• Lean Mindset: Understanding of Lean principles and how they apply in a manufacturing environment. Supports standardized work and willing to learn and apply process improvements.
• Production Systems: Champions standardized work and provides timely support to production escalations. Actively participates the daily management system. Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and uses production softwares and tools to complete daily tasks.
• Computer Skills: Advanced ability to use basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks. Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to review and maintain BOMs, work instructions, and process documentation with a high level of accuracy.
  Ability to interpret engineering drawings and ensuring alignment with production specs. Identifies and corrects minor deviations before they escalate into major issues.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with others and accepts feedback. Works seamlessly within team structures to achieve collective objectives.

Woodward Canada Inc is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening or assessing applicants; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

In compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, the compensation information provided reflects the expected range for this role. We do not request or consider past compensation.

Woodward Canada Inc is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.