Aerospace Quality Systems Engineer – QMS & Compliance Lead

Woodward, Inc.; Niepołomice; 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

Work‑life balance

PPK contribution up to 4%

Educational and professional developme

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Quality Management professional to own and continually improve the QMS in compliance with AS9100 and regulatory requirements.

The role includes leading internal audits, coordinating certification activities, and driving continual improvement across the organization. You will manage corrective actions, facilitate root cause analyses, and ensure documentation stays aligned with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Management Systems within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated AS9100 implementation, maintenance, and certification audits.
• Knowledge of Part 145 and Part 21 requirements; practical certification preferred.
• Experience 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 qualification AS9100.
• 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 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 activities related to audit findings, process nonconformities, and compliance issues.
• Monitor QMS performance through KPIs, quality metrics, and management review inputs.
• Lead and coordinate 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

Quality Management

Internal Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality management

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Quality Management professional to own and continually improve the QMS in compliance with AS9100 and regulatory requirements.

The role includes leading internal audits, coordinating certification activities, and driving continual improvement across the organization. You will manage corrective actions, facilitate root cause analyses, and ensure documentation stays aligned with standards.