Woodward, Inc

Quality Engineer II - 1st Shift

Woodward, Inc • $75K — $120K *
Loves Park, IL 61111In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in Quality Assurance or related field
  • Proven expertise in implementing quality assurance processes
  • Strong background in root cause analysis and process improvement
  • Experience in creating technical documentation and quality reports
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and standards
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Able to mentor and guide junior team members

Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor quality assurance processes and procedures
  • Identify and resolve quality-related issues through data analysis
  • Provide mentorship to new team members on quality protocols
  • Collaborate with engineering and production to enhance product quality
  • Document and communicate quality metrics and improvement strategies

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 401(k) match of 4.5%
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays including floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program including mental health support
  • Voluntary benefits including home/auto insurance discounts and legal assistance
  • Generous vacation/sick time with vacation buy-up options
Full Job Description
Quality Engineer II - 1st Shift

  • Estimated annual base pay: $75,000(minimum) - $97,000(midpoint) - $120,000(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


Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.


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).

About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
WWD
* Ladders Estimates

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