Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead (QMS/FPY)

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional development

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Sick time

Short term disability

Bereavement leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

AD&D

Long term disability

Referral bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Home insurance discounts

Auto insurance discounts

Whole life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal assistance

Military leave

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an Internal Quality Manager to lead the deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System across our Fuel Systems & Controls operations.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management and Customer Quality to improve FPY, reduce nonconformances, and ensure compliance with AS9100/AS9110 and regulatory standards while driving product quality and process capability.

Qualifications

• The Internal Quality Manager is responsible for leading the deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across Fuel Systems & Controls operations.
• This position provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while driving product quality, process capability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• The Internal Quality Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Customer Quality teams to improve FPY, reduce nonconformances, strengthen root cause corrective action effectiveness, and ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9110, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Teams: Oversees and directs quality assurance teams to achieve established quality objectives.
• Implement Quality Standards: Develops and enforces quality standards and procedures across all operational processes.
• Conduct Performance Evaluations: Performs regular performance appraisals, provides feedback, and facilitates training and development for team members.
• Resolve Quality Issues: Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates technical and operational quality problems to maintain operational excellence.
• Drive Process Improvements: Creates and implements strategies to enhance quality control processes and promote continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Strategic planning

Performance management

Problem solving

Business acumen

Technical expertise

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Education

Aken - Certified Technician/ Bachelor

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an Internal Quality Manager to lead the deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System across our Fuel Systems & Controls operations.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management and Customer Quality to improve FPY, reduce nonconformances, and ensure compliance with AS9100/AS9110 and regulatory standards while driving product quality and process capability.