Aerospace CMM Inspector & Quality Improvement Specialist

Woodward FST; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

EAP

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Manufacturing Aerospace Technician to join our new state-of-the-art facility. You will work in a team-focused environment on CMM inspection and hydraulic actuators for today’s aircraft, with opportunities to grow and develop in advanced automated manufacturing technologies.

You will lead technical processes, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement while upholding AS9100/ISO quality standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience performing CMM or other inspection processes.
• Proficiency in fabrication techniques.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• A&P License preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute Technical Processes: Perform and optimize complex manufacturing processes in CMM or like inspection processes. Ensure consistency, quality, and repeatability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Take a leadership role in coordinating across teams, aligning resources, and supporting sitewide decision making.
• Resolve Complex Issues: Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex or recurring issues. Develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure Product Quality: Ensure adherence to advanced quality standards and regulatory requirements. Improve documentation, procedures, and process consistency.
• Build & Improve People and Process Capability: Lead training and mentoring efforts. Drive cross-training initiatives and continuous improvement across processes and teams.

Skills

CMM inspection

Flo Pen

Mag Inspect

GD&T

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Quality systems (AS9100/ISO)

Documentation

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Manufacturing Aerospace Technician to join our new state-of-the-art facility. You will work in a team-focused environment on CMM inspection and hydraulic actuators for today’s aircraft, with opportunities to grow and develop in advanced automated manufacturing technologies.

You will lead technical processes, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement while upholding AS9100/ISO quality standards and procedures.