Quality Engineer, Aerospace (f/m)

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; 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

Company performance-based bonus

Job summary

Woodward Poland is seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to support quality assurance across production and transition projects. You will lead quality activities, review drawings and requirements, and drive improvements to ensure on‑time launches in a regulated environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years in aerospace quality, with proficiency in APQP/PPAP/FAI and AS9100. Competitive Polish benefits and a strong teamwork culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting transition projects, new product introduction, or product/process transfer.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and FAI requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Part 21 requirements in aerospace manufacturing or certification environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools and corrective action methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for aerospace transition projects from planning through implementation.
• Support new product and process 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, and related records.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for internal and external issues.
• Conduct product and process audits, inspections, and verification activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support on‑time project launch.
• Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to confirm compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FAI

AS9100

Part 21

Root cause analysis

Read drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Job Description About The Role:

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to support quality assurance activities across production and transition projects. This role will be responsible for ensuring product and process compliance, driving quality improvements, and leading quality-related tasks during project transitions. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to support smooth launch and transfer activities.

What You Will Do:

• Lead quality activities for aerospace transition projects from planning through implementation
• Support new product and process 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, and related records
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for internal and external issues
• Conduct product and process audits, inspections, and verification activities
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support on‑time project launch
• Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to confirm compliance
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve process capability
• Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred
• 3 to 5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting transition projects, new product introduction, or product/process transfer
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and FAI requirements
• Knowledge and experience with AS9100 quality management system requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Part 21 requirements in aerospace manufacturing or certification environment
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements
• Experience with root cause analysis tools and corrective action methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related documentation systems

What You Will Gain:

• Salary range from 9500 to 14500 PLN gross, depending on experience
• Career development opportunities in an international aerospace environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life & accident insurance
• Multisport card
• Meal vouchers
• Company performance‑based bonus program
• Strong focus on work‑life balance
• PPK contribution – company contribution up to 4% of compensation, depending on seniority
• Educational and professional development support

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.