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. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $90,560 (minimum) - $113,200 (midpoint) - $135,840 (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 

 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Quality Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position reports directly to the Quality Leader and is responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and maintaining the highest levels of quality throughout the organization’s manufacturing and design processes. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring quality systems, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and internal Quality objectives.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Accountable to develop, implement, and maintain the Woodward Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 standards.

• Lead the effort to obtain and maintain AS9100 certification including preparation for and conduct of the AS9100 audits.

• Plan, conduct, and document internal audits to ensure compliance with AS9100 and other applicable aerospace standards. Provides mentoring to functional owners for RCCA on findings.

• Develops procedures and work instructions that are required per the Quality Management System. Manages the review and approval of QMS documents.

• Prepare detailed reports on Quality performance, audit results, and Corrective Actions for management review.

• Work closely with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to ensure quality is built into processes and products.

• Provide training and guidance on AS9100 requirements and Quality best practices to Members across the organization and serve as the organization's Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AS9100 standards, providing guidance on interpretation, implementation, and application of requirements across all departments. 

What We Are Looking For 

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (or international equivalent) is required. Degree in a related technical field is preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years of quality, engineering, machine shop, assembly or functional testing experience required.

• Minimum 5 years of Quality Management Systems experience, including experience related to document management, internal and/or external audits, nonconforming material control, and root cause and corrective action processes, is required.

• Demonstrates strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of MS Project and Visio a plus.

• Communicates and operates effectively within Woodward's organizational structure. Helps to improve information systems, processes and products.

• Comprehensive understanding of ISO standards (AS9100) and other applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of internal and external auditing practices, including lead auditor certifications (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor).

• Expertise in managing document control systems for quality records, procedures, and work instructions.

• Ability to complete company goal/tasks in a timely manner, and at times, work under aggressive schedules.

• Ability to lead quality initiatives, influence others to adopt best practices, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead auditor certification preferred.

• Green Belt or Black Belt certified (or equivalent CI/RCCA certification) preferred.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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