Woodward, Inc

Quality Manager

Woodward, Inc$108K — $173K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in quality management roles
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or Aken Certified Technician certification
  • In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and AS9110 quality standards
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct quality assurance teams to achieve quality objectives
  • Develop and enforce quality standards and procedures across operations
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and facilitate team training
  • Identify and resolve operational quality issues to maintain excellence
  • Create and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality control processes

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 401(k) match of 4.5%
  • Annual stock contribution of 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Generous vacation and sick time policies
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program with mental health benefits
  • Life, disability, and optional insurance programs
  • Voluntary benefits including home and auto insurance discounts
Full Job Description
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: $108,000 (minimum) - $140,000 (midpoint) - $173,000 (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
  • 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


Summary:

The Internal Quality Manager is responsible for leading the deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across Fuel Systems & Controls operations. This position provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while driving product quality, process capability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Internal Quality Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Customer Quality teams to improve First Pass Yield (FPY), reduce nonconformances, strengthen root cause corrective action effectiveness, and ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9110, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Quality Teams: Oversees and directs quality assurance teams to achieve established quality objectives.
  • Implement Quality Standards: Develops and enforces quality standards and procedures across all operational processes.
  • Conduct Performance Evaluations: Performs regular performance appraisals, provides feedback, and facilitates training and development for team members.
  • Resolve Quality Issues: Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates technical and operational quality problems to maintain operational excellence.
  • Drive Process Improvements: Creates and implements strategies to enhance quality control processes and promote continuous improvement within the department.


Key Skills:
  • Leadership: Effectively manages and motivates teams to achieve quality and timeliness of objectives.
  • Operational Management: Oversees daily operations to meet shortterm 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.


Other Qualifications:
  • Aken - Certified Technician/ Bachelor


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).

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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
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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