Quality 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. 

QUALITY ENGINEER II

• Estimated annual base pay: $75,000.00(minimum) - $97,000.00(midpoint) - $120,000.00(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:

• Quality Assurance Execution: Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Problem Analysis: Identifies and resolves quality related issues by analyzing data and applying technical expertise and judgment.
• Team Mentorship: Provides informal guidance and support to new team members to enhance their understanding of quality protocols and practices.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborates with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Quality Reporting: Documents and communicates quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Quality Assurance: Expertise in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes and standards to ensure product excellence.
• Root Cause Analysis: Proficient in identifying and analyzing the underlying causes of quality issues using industry standard methodologies.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in evaluating and enhancing manufacturing or business processes to optimize quality outcomes and efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to create, manage, and maintain accurate technical documentation and quality reports.
• Data Analysis: Experienced in analyzing quality data and metrics to inform decision making and drive continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring all processes meet compliance requirements.
• Communication: Capable of clearly explaining complex quality related information to team members and stakeholders in straightforward situations.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Knowledgeable in applying statistical methods to monitor and control processes.
• Human Factors Awareness: Coach the team to recognize fatigue, stress, and environmental distractions that lead to escapes during long, intricate assembly processes.
• Foreign Object Debris (Damage) Champion: Actively identify areas at risk for FOD and implement countermeasures.
• Waste Reduction: Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to minimize rework, scrap, and operational inefficiencies
• Value Stream Mapping: Collaborate with the manufacturing cell to identify and eliminate waste, scrap, and costly rework loops.

Successful candidates typically have:

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Experience with a regulated manufacturing environment
• Working closely with a functionally integrated team
• Six Sigma certified and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

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.