Quality Engineer I or II

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Inspections: Perform routine inspections of products and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
• Document Inspection Results: Accurately record and maintain detailed reports of quality assessments and findings.
• Assist in Quality Improvement: Support senior quality engineers in implementing and monitoring quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze Standard Issues: Utilize existing procedures to evaluate quality data and identify recurring problems.
• Maintain Quality Procedures: Follow standardized quality control procedures to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Key Skills

• Quality Assurance Procedures: Knowledgeable in executing standard quality assurance protocols to maintain product standards.
• Data Collection: Skilled in gathering relevant data for quality assessment and reporting purposes.
• Technical Documentation: Proficient in creating and maintaining detailed quality documentation and records.
• Attention to Detail: Highly attentive to identifying defects and ensuring compliance with quality specifications.
• Problem Solving: Able to apply existing procedures to troubleshoot and resolve routine quality issues.
• Communication: Effective in conveying information clearly and verifying understanding during interactions.
• Quality Standards: Familiar with industry quality standards and able to apply them in daily tasks.
• Reporting: Competent in preparing accurate and timely quality reports for review by senior staff.
• Teamwork: Capable of collaborating with team members to achieve quality goals within standardized processes.
• Time Management: Efficient in managing time to meet quality objectives and project deadlines.

Level II Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Execution: Implements and monitors quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product standards are consistently met.
• Problem Analysis: Identifies and resolves quality related issues by analyzing data and applying technical expertise and judgment.
• 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.

Level II Key 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.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in evaluating and enhancing manufacturing or business processes to optimize quality outcomes and efficiency.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to create, manage, and maintain accurate technical documentation and quality reports.
• Data Analysis: Experienced in analyzing quality data and metrics to inform decision making and drive continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring all processes meet compliance requirements.
• Communication: Capable of clearly explaining complex quality related information to team members and stakeholders in straightforward situations.
• Problem Solving: Adept at resolving quality related problems using technical judgment, experience, and established precedents.
• Team Collaboration: Effective in working within team guidelines and policies, positively impacting both personal and team quality outputs.
• Mentoring: Provides informal guidance and support to new team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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