Quality Engineer II – NPI Support

Woodward, Inc.

Quality Engineer monitoring and ensuring product standards while implementing regulatory compliance at Woodward. Collaborating across teams to improve efficiency and mentor new members.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
Identifies and resolves quality related issues by analyzing data and applying technical expertise and judgment.
Provides informal guidance and support to new team members to enhance their understanding of quality protocols and practices.
Collaborates with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and process efficiency.
Documents and communicates quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex quality issues by leveraging advanced problem-solving techniques and multi-source information.
Lead small-scale quality improvement projects, coordinating resources and managing timelines to achieve project objectives.
Integrate industry best practices into quality processes, ensuring continuous improvement and competitive differentiation.
Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology related field.
Minimum 3-5 years in Aerospace Quality or regulated manufacturing, technology related field
Previous experience in Customer facing role, leading RCCAs with cross-functional teams
NPI project execution
Proficient in customer contract review & generation of compliance matrices
Prior PPAP experience
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt training
AS9100 Certified Internal Auditor
APQP Trained

Benefits

Comp & perks

All members included in annual 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assurance processesdata analysisproblem-solving techniquesquality improvement projectscustomer contract reviewcompliance matricesPPAPNPI project executionLean/Six SigmaAPQP

Soft Skills

guidancecollaborationcommunicationteam supportresource managementproject managementmentorshipanalytical judgmentstakeholder communicationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringLean/Six Sigma Green BeltAS9100 Certified Internal AuditorAPQP Trained