Compliance Engineer

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. 

Compliance Engineer – PREFERRED CANDIDATE IDENTIFIED

• Estimated annual base pay: $102,000.00 (minimum) - $133,000.00 (midpoint) - $163,000.00 (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.
• 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:

• Compliance Oversight: Monitors and ensures adherence to relevant industry regulations and internal standards across engineering projects.
• Policy Development: Develops and updates compliance policies and procedures to align with changing regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Audit Management: Conducts regular compliance audits and assessments, identifying and addressing areas of nonconformance.
• Cross Team Collaboration: Partners with engineering, legal, and operational teams to integrate compliance considerations into project planning and execution.
• Training and Support: Provides guidance and training to engineering teams on compliance requirements and best practices to foster a culture of compliance.

Key Skills:

• Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in understanding and implementing industry specific compliance standards and regulations.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of relevant technologies and their application within compliance frameworks.
• Project Management: Skilled in leading compliance projects from initiation through completion with minimal guidance.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Proficient in diagnosing complex compliance issues and developing effective solutions based on comprehensive data analysis.
• Effective Communication: Ability to convey medium complexity compliance information clearly to diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
• Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and executing compliance strategies that align with organizational goals and market differentiators.
• Risk Assessment: Expertise in identifying and evaluating potential compliance risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and subject matter experts to achieve compliance objectives.
• Process Optimization: Proficient in analyzing and improving compliance processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leadership: Capability to act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and influence internal networks to drive compliance initiatives.

Successful candidates typically have:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent 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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