Customer-Focused Quality Engineer II

Woodward, Inc.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Vacation/Sick Time

Parental leave

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer II/III in Rockford, IL to advance product quality through APQP processes and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead quality assurance activities, analyze data, and mentor teammates to ensure adherence to safety, performance, and regulatory standards. Join a team delivering high-reliability energy control solutions with a strong focus on continuous improvement, DFMEA/PFMEA, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology related field.
• 3-5 years in Aerospace Quality or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience in customer-facing role, leading RCCAs with cross-functional teams.
• NPI project execution.
• Strong background in Aerospace APQP aligned with AS9145.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Execution: Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Problem Analysis: Identifies and resolves quality related issues by analyzing data and applying technical expertise and judgment.
• Team Mentorship: Provides informal guidance and support to new team members to enhance their understanding of quality protocols and practices.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborates with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Quality Reporting: Documents and communicates quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

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 related field

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer II/III in Rockford, IL to advance product quality through APQP processes and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead quality assurance activities, analyze data, and mentor teammates to ensure adherence to safety, performance, and regulatory standards. Join a team delivering high-reliability energy control solutions with a strong focus on continuous improvement, DFMEA/PFMEA, and process optimization.