Aerospace Quality Engineer – Customer-Focused Impact

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Customer Quality Engineer II or III to lead quality assurance efforts in aerospace manufacturing. You will implement QA plans, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvements across engineering, production, and suppliers.

Roles at Levels II and III emphasize root cause analyses, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and strong documentation. The position includes a competitive benefits package and a focus on delivering high-quality energy control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology related field.
• 6+ years in Aerospace Quality or regulated manufacturing, technology related field (Level III).
• Leading RCCAs with cross-functional teams and NPI project execution.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Planning: Develop and implement QA plans to ensure compliance and product quality.
• Problem Analysis: Identify and resolve quality issues using data and technical judgment.
• Project Leadership: Lead small quality improvement projects with cross-functional teams.
• Best Practices Implementation: Integrate industry QA best practices for continuous improvement.
• Mentorship and Support: Guide less experienced colleagues and foster collaboration.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Customer Quality Engineer II or III to lead quality assurance efforts in aerospace manufacturing. You will implement QA plans, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvements across engineering, production, and suppliers.

Roles at Levels II and III emphasize root cause analyses, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and strong documentation. The position includes a competitive benefits package and a focus on delivering high-quality energy control