Quality Engineer II or III - NPI Support

Woodward L'Orange • Rockford, IL

33d

About The Position

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. Level II Estimated annual base pay: $75,000.00(minimum) - $97,000.00(midpoint) - $120,000.00(maximum) Level III Estimated annual base pay: $89,000.00(minimum) - $116,000.00(midpoint) - $142,000.00(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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology related field.
• Minimum 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
• Proficient in customer contract review & generation of compliance matrices
• Prior PPAP experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt training
• AS9100 Certified Internal Auditor
• APQP Trained
• Strong background in Aerospace APQP aligned with AS9145.
• Familiar with leading DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, capability analysis, and PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Identifies and resolves quality related issues by analyzing data and applying technical expertise and judgment.
• Provides informal guidance and support to new team members to enhance their understanding of quality protocols and practices.
• Collaborates with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Documents and communicates quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex quality issues by leveraging advanced problem-solving techniques and multi-source information.
• Lead small-scale quality improvement projects, coordinating resources and managing timelines to achieve project objectives.
• Integrate industry best practices into quality processes, ensuring continuous improvement and competitive differentiation.
• Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities
• 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
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level