Quality Engineer (f/m)

Woodward, Inc.; Niepołomice; Hybrid; PLN 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life and accident insurance

MyBenefit/Multikafeteria package

PPK payment account

Hybrid work model

Employee Benefit Fund

Meal vouchers

Performance bonus program

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance professional in Poland to oversee product quality and process improvements. You will collaborate with Operations, guide root-cause analyses, and manage customer complaints and product holds. Strong analytical and communications skills are essential, with fluency in Polish and English.

The role includes validation activities, KPI tracking, audits, and mentoring teammates, with a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field with 3+ years in quality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; experience with risk‑based and statistical techniques.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Team player with open communication to build relationships.
• Diplomacy and interpersonal skills to achieve outcomes.
• Excellent Polish and English, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and other functions to ensure high‑quality products and processes.
• Supervise and resolve nonconformities; guide root cause analysis.
• Lead initiation, management, and support of customer complaints, holds, and escapes.
• Assist in developing and reviewing process and equipment validation; approve as required.
• Track KPIs to monitor process quality; analyze trends and take corrective action.
• Apply risk management practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in audits with regulators and customers with clear explanations.
• Train and mentor team members in quality topics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA

SPC

Risk management

Communication

Polish language

English language

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What you will do:

• Collaborate closely with Operations and various business functions to ensure high-quality products and processes.
• Supervise and resolve nonconformities, guide problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
• Lead the initiation, management, and support of customer complaints, product holds, and potential product escapes.
• Assist in developing and reviewing process and equipment validation and approve them as required.
• Track KPIs to monitor process quality, analyze trends, and take corrective action when necessary.
• Possess advanced knowledge of risk management practices and tools and identify opportunities and weaknesses for risk management.
• Participate in internal and external audits with regulatory representatives and customers, providing clear and concise explanations of areas of expertise.
• Train and mentor other team members in quality-related topics and activities.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field along with at least 3 years of experience in Quality Area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, working knowledge of risk-based and statistical techniques, including FMEA, SPC, CP.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are a must.
• A team player – ability to build a strong relationships through open communication, respect, and trust.
• High level of diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills to help achieve outcomes.
• Excellent Polish and English language skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and possess strong PC skills.

What will you gain:

• Salary range from 10 000 to 20 000 PLN gross – depending on experience.
• Private health insurance, life and accident insurance, and a MyBenefit/Multikafeteria package.
• PPK payment account up to 4% of your compensation, depending on seniority.
• Hybrid work model (1 day home office per week).
• Employee Benefit Fund.
• Meal vouchers.
• Experienced team and professional development.
• Participate in the company performance bonus program.

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.