Quality Assurance Technician I or II

Woodward HRT/MPC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a QA Inspector to perform detailed quality inspections, document procedures, and analyze data to ensure product quality and process performance. The role requires rigorous adherence to SOPs and strong teamwork across departments.

Join Woodward to contribute to high standards, leverage analytical instrumentation, and support continuous improvement while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed quality inspections and document results.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and scientific methods in QA.
• Ability to interpret data and report on process performance clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Inspections: Performs detailed inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Analyze Data: Utilizes analytical scientific methods to collect, interpret, and report data related to product quality and process performance.
• Maintain Documentation: Accurately documents inspection results, test procedures, and quality reports following standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot Issues: Identifies and resolves quality related issues by applying established analytical methods and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with Team Members: Communicates technical information effectively within the team to support quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Proficiency

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

SOP Adherence

Time Management

Documentation Skills

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay:

• Level I: $21.63 -$27.88

• Level II: $25.00 - $32.21

• 1st Shift Hours are 6:00pm-2:30pm CST

• All members included in cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Quality Inspections: Performs detailed inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

• Analyze Data: Utilizes analytical scientific methods to collect, interpret, and report data related to product quality and process performance.

• Maintain Documentation: Accurately documents inspection results, test procedures, and quality reports following standard operating procedures.

• Troubleshoot Issues: Identifies and resolves quality related issues by applying established analytical methods and selecting appropriate solutions.

• Collaborate with Team Members: Communicates technical information effectively within the team to support quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Analytical Skills: Proficient in conducting detailed analytical evaluations using scientific methods.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing and maintaining analytical instrumentation and equipment.

• Quality Assurance: Ensures compliance with quality standards and procedures within team operations.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves typical operational issues using established methods.

• Data Analysis: Capable of interpreting and analyzing data to support quality assessments.

• Effective Communication: Communicates moderately complex technical information clearly within the team.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains high accuracy and precision in performing technical tasks.

• SOP Adherence: Strictly follows established standard operating procedures and scientific methodologies.

• Time Management: Efficiently manages own workload to meet deadlines and team objectives.

• Documentation Skills: Accurately records and maintains documentation of analytical processes and results.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.