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 I OR II

LEVEL I

• Estimated annual base pay: $62,000.00(minimum) - $81,000.00(midpoint) - $99,000.00(maximum)

LEVEL 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 

LEVEL I

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Quality Inspections: Perform routine inspections of products and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
• Document Inspection Results: Accurately record and maintain detailed reports of quality assessments and findings.
• Assist in Quality Improvement: Support senior quality engineers in implementing and monitoring quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze Standard Issues: Utilize existing procedures to evaluate quality data and identify recurring problems.
• Maintain Quality Procedures: Follow standardized quality control procedures to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Key Skills:

• Quality Assurance Procedures: Knowledgeable in executing standard quality assurance protocols to maintain product standards.
• Data Collection: Skilled in gathering relevant data for quality assessment and reporting purposes.
• Technical Documentation: Proficient in creating and maintaining detailed quality documentation and records.
• Attention to Detail: Highly attentive to identifying defects and ensuring compliance with quality specifications.
• Problem Solving: Able to apply existing procedures to troubleshoot and resolve routine quality issues.
• Communication: Effective in conveying information clearly and verifying understanding during interactions.
• Quality Standards: Familiar with industry quality standards and able to apply them in daily tasks.
• Reporting: Competent in preparing accurate and timely quality reports for review by senior staff.
• Teamwork: Capable of collaborating with team members to achieve quality goals within standardized processes.
• Time Management: Efficient in managing time to meet quality objectives and project deadlines.

Successful candidates typically have:

• 1-5 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

LEVEL II

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

Notice: The position for which you are applying will be designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position in the future, as defined in 14 CFR part 120.  When this position becomes designated as a DOT safety-sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test for prohibited drugs as defined in 49 CFR § 40.3, including marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, before performing safety-sensitive duties.

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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