Quality Engineer 2nd Shift (M-F 3pm-11:30pm)

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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay:

  • Level 1: $64080 (minimum) - $80100 (midpoint) - $96120 (maximum)

  • Level 2: $90560 (minimum) - $113200 (midpoint) - $135840 (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 youre a Quality Engineer we have an exciting opportunity for you. This position reports directly to the Quality leader and is responsible for providing a moderate level of customer and organizational support for quality & regulatory requirements compliance and system and process improvements. This position coordinates root cause and corrective action across multiple functions. This role is 2nd Shift core hours are 3pm-11:30pm M-F with some fluctuation in hours due to production.

What You Will Be Doing

Level 1:

• Performs quality related activities associated with the nonconforming material control process.

• Is actively involved in problem solving activities and ensuring the robustness of root cause and corrective action analysis (RCCA) when necessary.

• Performs advanced quality planning processes. Examples include Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)/First Article Inspection (FAI) Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) processes. (May be performed by CQE at some sites.)

• Proactively Identifies and drives resolution to systemic issues within the organization.

• Assembles and monitors appropriate company/customer metrics andproposes improvements for the performance of Quality. May analyze the metrics and provide recommendations based on the results.

• Acts as the customer liaison/advocate for Woodward compliance to customer quality requirements and customer satisfaction relative to quality of products and services.

Level 2:

• Accountable for ensuring the robustness of root cause analysis and problem solving utilizing Six Sigma methodology and Woodward Quality Management System processes.

• Drives continuous improvement across the operation (i.e. defines improvement goals establishes accountability through SQDRC metrics uses Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques to continually improve processes and business results and establishes a mindset within operations to document and control processes; promotes safety and housekeeping; uses facilitative leadership).

• Acts as the customer liaison/advocate for Woodward compliance to customer quality requirements and customer satisfaction relative to quality of products and services.

• May be accountable for customer accounts along with resolving complex issues. Drives resolution to systemic issues within the organization.

• Performs quality related activities associated with the nonconforming material control process.

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

What We Are Looking For

Level 1:

• Associates Degree or a 4 year degree in a business related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in quality related activities required.

• Prior experience in quality engineering machine shop assembly or functional testing related experience is preferred.

• Prior experience in Quality Management Systems experience (document management internal and/or external audits nonconforming material control and root cause and corrective action processes) preferred.

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

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

• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Level 2:

• Bachelors Degree 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 solid computer skills including MS Outlook Word Excel and Power Point of MS Project and Visio a plus.

• Lead auditor certification preferred.

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

• Up to 20% travel may be required.

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.