Woodward
Quality Engineer
Spartanburg, SC, US
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisComplianceProcess ImprovementCommunicationCollaborationMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- 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.
- Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance Execution: Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
- 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.
- Provides informal guidance and support to new team members to enhance their understanding of quality protocols and practices.
- Experienced in analyzing quality data and metrics to inform decision making and drive continuous improvement.
- Actively identify areas at risk for FOD and implement countermeasures.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing cell to identify and eliminate waste, scrap, and costly rework loops.
- Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Skills
- Quality Assurance: Expertise in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes and standards to ensure product excellence.
- Root Cause Analysis: Proficient in identifying and analyzing the underlying causes of quality issues using industry standard methodologies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring all processes meet compliance requirements.
- Statistical Process Control (SPC): Knowledgeable in applying statistical methods to monitor and control processes.
- Waste Reduction: Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to minimize rework, scrap, and operational inefficiencies
- Successful candidates typically have:
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
- Experience with a regulated manufacturing environment
- Working closely with a functionally integrated team
- Six Sigma certified and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Compensation
- $75,000.00(minimum) - $97,000.00(midpoint) - $120,000.00(maximum)
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Benefits
- Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 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.
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Company info
- We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace.
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