Aerospace QMS Lead | Audit & Compliance Innovator

Woodward, Inc.; Województwo małopolskie; On-site; PLN 106,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life & accident insurance

Multisport card

Meal vouchers

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. seeks a seasoned Quality Management professional to own and continuously improve the QMS in line with AS9100 and regulatory requirements. The role drives certification efforts for Part 145 and Part 21, and manages annual internal audits and corrective actions across diverse operations.

You will lead cross-functional audits, coordinate certification readiness, and advance continual improvement while ensuring documentation control and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience inQuality Management Systems within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience with AS9100 implementation, maintenance, and certification audits.
• Knowledge of Part 145 and Part 21 requirements; practical certification experience is preferred.
• Experience in planning, conducting, and managing internal audit programs.
• Strong knowledge of corrective actions, root cause analysis, risk management, and continual improvement methodologies.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor AS9100 qualification.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural business environment.
• Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the QMS in compliance with AS9100 and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation, certification, and ongoing compliance of Part 145 and Part 21 approvals.
• Develop, manage, and execute the annual internal audit program, including audit planning, reporting, and follow-up.
• Coordinate preparation for certification, regulatory, customer, and surveillance audits.
• Manage the corrective and preventive action process, ensuring timely closure and effectiveness verification.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving related to audit findings and nonconformities.
• Monitor QMS performance through KPIs, quality metrics, and management review inputs.
• Lead continual improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process effectiveness, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure QMS documentation is maintained, controlled, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the focal point for quality system and regulatory compliance matters across the organization.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder Mgmt

Project Mgmt

English & Polish Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS9100

Part 145 & Part 21

Job description

Woodward, Inc. seeks a seasoned Quality Management professional to own and continuously improve the QMS in line with AS9100 and regulatory requirements. The role drives certification efforts for Part 145 and Part 21, and manages annual internal audits and corrective actions across diverse operations.

You will lead cross-functional audits, coordinate certification readiness, and advance continual improvement while ensuring documentation control and regulatory alignment.