Quality Engineer, Aerospace (f/m)

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

Company performance-based bonus

Strong focus on work-life balance

PPK contribution

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to support QA activities across production and transition projects. The role ensures product and process compliance, drives quality improvements, and leads quality tasks during launches and transfers.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to ensure smooth starts. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of aerospace quality engineering experience, knowledge of APQP/PPAP/FAI, AS9100, and

Qualifications

• 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 env.
• Experience with transition projects, NPI, or product/process transfers.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and FAI requirements.

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 issues.
• Conduct product and process audits, inspections, and verification activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support on‑time launch.
• Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to confirm compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Aerospace industry experience

APQP/PPAP/FAI knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

Part 21 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Strong communication

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field

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