Site Quality Manager

Woodward, Inc.

20h•$108,000 - $173,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Quality Manager is responsible for the site Quality Management System (QMS), product safety, regulatory compliance, and airworthiness assurance for all hydraulic and actuation products. This role ensures full compliance with AS9100E, FAA ODA requirements, and customer-specific requirements (Airbus, Boeing, etc.) while enabling high-performing value streams in a “Team of Teams” environment. This leader serves as the primary interface to the regulatory authorities, customers, and certification authorities and ensures independence of airworthiness decisions while partnering closely with manufacturing and engineering to achieve zero defects and strong OTD

Requirements

Leadership: Effectively manages and motivates teams to achieve quality and timeliness of objectives.
Operational Management: Oversees daily operations to meet short term operational goals.
Strategic Planning: Develops and adapts departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges.
Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals, rewards, and fosters team member development.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues with consideration for broader departmental impact.
Business Acumen: Understands how the quality department integrates with other business units to achieve overall operational objectives.
Technical Expertise: Provides specialized technical guidance to team members and stakeholders to maintain quality standards.
Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on policies, procedures, and departmental plans.
Interpersonal Skills: Guides and influences others to adopt different perspectives to enhance team performance.
Financial Acumen: Monitors and achieves operational and financial results within the quality department.

Nice To Haves

12–15+ years in aerospace quality leadership
Deep experience with AS9100 and FAA regulatory environment
Experience supporting DOA, ODA, DER, or certification programs
Strong background in machining, assembly, and hydraulic/mechanical systems
Proven track record leading greenfield or major transformation

Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership
Production & Product Quality
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Supplier Quality & Special Processes
Metrology, Test & Compliance
Customer & Regulatory Interface
People Leadership & Culture

Benefits

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