Quality Systems Engineer (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

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

What You Will Do:

Own, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and applicable 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.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Management Systems within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other regulated industries. Demonstrated experience with AS9100 implementation, maintenance, and certification audits. Knowledge of Part 145 and Part 21 requirements; practical certification experience is preferred. Experience in 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. Proven 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.

What You Will Gain:

Salary range from 9500 to 14500 PLN gross, depending on experience

• 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.