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Mechanical Tool Designer/Drafter III

Woodward, Inc.
Loves Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
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 hourly base pay: $31.25 (Minimum) - $40.38 (Midpoint) - $50.00 (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 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 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to 3D model several complex devices and smaller housings
  • Must be able to perform intermediate level linear stack up studies.
  • Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and coordination of details with other departments.

Key Skills:

  • Ability to understand and apply Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing or International equivalent at an advanced level
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Advanced CAD/ PLM software skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality and professionalism. Participates in continuous improvement activities related to position
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
  • The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously with competing priorities. Practices effective time management.
  • Solid organization and prioritization skills, not only for self but for those supported by this position
  • The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with limited information and under tight deadlines and pressure
  • The ability to assist lower level drafters/designers with tasks
  • The ability and willingness to take independent action and complete job tasks with minimal instruction. This includes the ability and willingness to recognize assignments or tasks that need to be completed, to seek out additional assignments or tasks, and to help others

Other Qualifications:

  • Tooling and manufacturing experience

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.

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