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.
Problem Solving: Adept at resolving quality related problems using technical judgment, experience, and established precedents.
Team Collaboration: Effective in working within team guidelines and policies, positively impacting both personal and team quality outputs.
Mentoring: Provides informal guidance and support to new team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.
Successful candidates typically have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology related field
3-5 years in Aerospace Quality or regulated manufacturing, technology related field
Previous experience in customer-facing role, leading RCCAs with cross-functional teams
NPI project execution
Strong background in Aerospace APQP aligned with AS9145
Familiar with leading DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, capability analysis, and PPAP
LEVEL III
Quality Assurance Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Problem Resolution: Identify, analyze, and resolve complex quality issues by leveraging advanced problem-solving techniques and multi-source information.
Project Leadership: Lead small scale quality improvement projects, coordinating resources and managing timelines to achieve project objectives.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
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.
Customer Quality Engineer II or III
LEVEL II
Estimated annual base pay: $75,000(minimum) - $97,000(midpoint) - $120,000(maximum)
LEVEL III
Estimated annual base pay: $89,000(minimum) - $116,000(midpoint) - $142,000(maximum)
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
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
LEVEL II
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