Quality Manager: Lead QMS & Operational Excellence

Woodward; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

EAP

Life insurance

AD&D

Referral bonus

FSAs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Woodward in Rockford, IL seeks an Internal Quality Manager to lead deployment and continuous improvement of the QMS across Fuel Systems & Controls operations. You will drive compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while raising product quality and operational excellence.

You will manage quality teams, enforce standards, conduct performance evaluations, and push process improvements to optimize quality control throughout the department.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality assurance teams
• Knowledge of QMS standards and procedures
• Experience in performance evaluations and training

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance teams to meet quality objectives.
• Develop and enforce quality standards across operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training for team members.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate quality issues to maintain operational excellence.
• Drive process improvements in quality control within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Technical Expertise

Decision-making

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Technician

Job description

Woodward in Rockford, IL seeks an Internal Quality Manager to lead deployment and continuous improvement of the QMS across Fuel Systems & Controls operations. You will drive compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while raising product quality and operational excellence.

You will manage quality teams, enforce standards, conduct performance evaluations, and push process improvements to optimize quality control throughout the department.