Aerospace Quality Engineer: Transition & Launch Lead

Woodward Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 106,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life & accident insurance

Multisport card

Meal vouchers

Company performance-based bonus

PPK contribution up to 4%

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to lead quality activities across production and transition projects in Niepolomice, Poland.

You will ensure product and process compliance, support launches, and drive continuous improvements in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of aerospace quality experience, strong knowledge of AS9100, APQP/PPAP/FAI, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Experience supporting transition projects, NPI, or product/process transfers.
• Knowledge of AS9100, APQP/PPAP/FAI, Part 21 requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for aerospace transition projects from planning through implementation.
• Support transfers including readiness reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation (control plans, inspection plans, records).
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct product and process audits and verifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and enable on-time launches.
• Review drawings and customer requirements for compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.

Skills

APQP/PPAP/FAI

AS9100 knowledge

Part 21 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to lead quality activities across production and transition projects in Niepolomice, Poland.

You will ensure product and process compliance, support launches, and drive continuous improvements in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of aerospace quality experience, strong knowledge of AS9100, APQP/PPAP/FAI, and the ability to read engineering drawings.