QUALITY ENGINEER at woodward Santa Clarita, CA 91310
Position PurposeThis position reports directly to the Quality Leader and is responsible for providing a high level of customer and organizational support for quality & regulatory requirements, compliance and system and process improvements.
This position leads root cause and corrective action across multiple functions as well as drives the use of Six Sigma principles, methods and tools.
This position also mentors other quality engineers and other Woodward functions.
Investigates, recommends and leads CI initiatives across the organization.
This position requires minimal supervision with a high level of independent work.
Essential FunctionsDevelops procedures and work instructions that are required per the Quality Management System and manages the review and approval processes.
Is a subject matter expert and the go to member for instruction and guidance on Quality System activities.
Drives a strategic mindset and commitment to continuous improvement across the operation (i.
e.
defines improvement goals, establishes accountability through SQDRC metrics, uses Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques to continually improve processes and business results, and establishes a mindset within operations to document and control processes; promotes safety and housekeeping; uses facilitative leadership.
) May be accountable for key foundational customer accounts, along with resolving complex issues.
Drives resolution to systemic issues within the organization.
Assembles, analyzes, and monitors appropriate company and customer metrics and implements improvements for the performance of Quality.
Accountable for quality related activities associated with the nonconforming material control process.
Leads and mentors advance quality planning processes.
Examples include Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)/First Article Inspection (FAI), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) processes.
(May be performed by CQE at some sites.
)Acts as the customer liaison/advocate for Woodward compliance to customer quality requirements and customer satisfaction relative to quality of product and services.
Responsible for establishing procedures for the internal quality of products and services.
Responsible for establishing procedures for the internal quality audit systems.
Lead Auditor for quality systems, ensures internal audit schedule adherence, trains, and mentors' auditors, evaluating the process to ensure robust corrective actions have been identified, implemented and reviewed for effectiveness.
Leads internal/external audits (regulatory and/or customer).
Provides mentoring to functional owners for RCCA on findings.
Accountable for ensuring all corrective actions are closed on time.
Responsible for identifying and driving resolution to systemic issues within the organizations.
Leads, guides, and implements new problem-solving activities, and ensures the robustness of root cause and corrective action analysis (RCCA) when necessary.
Helps to improve Information Systems and processes and drive best practice sharing across Woodward sites.
May participate in setting technical direction and/or quality policy and strategies.
Other FunctionsIdentifies opportunities for improvement throughout the organization and pursues root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
Creates/Drives/coaches/encourages and teaches other members the use of Continuous Improvement Principles, methods, and tools.
May be required to support other Woodward plants/divisions.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesCommunicates and operates effectively within Woodward's organizational structure and with customers and suppliers.
Helps to improve information systems, processes and products.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of and strong ability to drive Root Cause Corrective Action concepts/processes, including the 8D process, and is able to lead the RCCA process.
Accountable for ensuring the robustness of corrective action for problemsDemonstrates expert organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (including presentations.
) Writes and presents standard technical reports to peers, management and customers.
Able to manager multiple tasks with varying priorities in a fast-paced work environment Able to lead and manage multiple tasks with varying priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Demonstrates ability to effectively lead teams across multiple functional areas, and work with various levels within the organization, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates ability to understand and teach interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawings, and/or electrical schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Demonstrates an expert knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and TS16949 requirements (site specific) and their intent to keep and improve the Quality Management System.
Demonstrates a high degree of competency to capture important data, analyze data and report appropriate conclusions; able to identify and address the critical few from the trivial many.
Expert in site specific regulatory and compliance requirements.
(Site specific examples- FAA, EASA, JCAB, CAAC, etc.
) Coaches others in these requirements and implements changes to remain in compliance with regulations.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of Six Sigma principles, tools and methodology, and advocates utilization throughout the organization.
Demonstrates expert understanding of the quality aspects of a PLC process and demonstrated utilization of the quality planning tools.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of APQP, the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and/or First Article Inspections (FAI) processes.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of process capability concepts, including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, and is capable of mentoring/teaching others.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of non-conforming material control and material disposition processes.
Ability to drive an implement activities to meet customer quality expectations.
Ability to identify and execute quality/customer focus strategy for key foundation customer accounts.
Builds strong relationships at various levels/functions within the customer.
Ability to gain trust and respect from the customer, viewing the quality role as an extension of their organization.
Education or Formal TrainingBachelors (or international equivalent) degree is required.
Degree in a related technical field is preferredGreen Belt of Black Belt certified (or equivalent CI/RCCA certification) requiredLead auditor certification is preferred.
A nationally recognized quality certification is required e.
g.
American Society for Quality Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQE), Lead Auditor, etc.
Experience RequiredMinimum 7 years of quality, engineering, machine shop, assembly or functional testing experience required.
Minimum 7 years of Quality Management Systems experience, including experience related to document management, internal and/or external audits, nonconforming material control, and root cause and corrective action processes, is required.
Demonstrates excelled computer skills (expert level) including MS Outlook, Work, Excel, and Power Point.
Knowledge of MS Project and Visio a plus.
Work Environment/Physical ActivitiesModerate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Note:
some product lines have heavier lifting requirements due to product type, Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
(Site Specific)Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.
May be required to pass Near vision and/or Color vision examinationsSome domestic and/or international travel, as required.
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets.
Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment.
Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment.
The company's innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment.
Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position leads root cause and corrective action across multiple functions as well as drives the use of Six Sigma principles, methods and tools.
This position also mentors other quality engineers and other Woodward functions.
Investigates, recommends and leads CI initiatives across the organization.
This position requires minimal supervision with a high level of independent work.
Essential FunctionsDevelops procedures and work instructions that are required per the Quality Management System and manages the review and approval processes.
Is a subject matter expert and the go to member for instruction and guidance on Quality System activities.
Drives a strategic mindset and commitment to continuous improvement across the operation (i.
e.
defines improvement goals, establishes accountability through SQDRC metrics, uses Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques to continually improve processes and business results, and establishes a mindset within operations to document and control processes; promotes safety and housekeeping; uses facilitative leadership.
) May be accountable for key foundational customer accounts, along with resolving complex issues.
Drives resolution to systemic issues within the organization.
Assembles, analyzes, and monitors appropriate company and customer metrics and implements improvements for the performance of Quality.
Accountable for quality related activities associated with the nonconforming material control process.
Leads and mentors advance quality planning processes.
Examples include Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)/First Article Inspection (FAI), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) processes.
(May be performed by CQE at some sites.
)Acts as the customer liaison/advocate for Woodward compliance to customer quality requirements and customer satisfaction relative to quality of product and services.
Responsible for establishing procedures for the internal quality of products and services.
Responsible for establishing procedures for the internal quality audit systems.
Lead Auditor for quality systems, ensures internal audit schedule adherence, trains, and mentors' auditors, evaluating the process to ensure robust corrective actions have been identified, implemented and reviewed for effectiveness.
Leads internal/external audits (regulatory and/or customer).
Provides mentoring to functional owners for RCCA on findings.
Accountable for ensuring all corrective actions are closed on time.
Responsible for identifying and driving resolution to systemic issues within the organizations.
Leads, guides, and implements new problem-solving activities, and ensures the robustness of root cause and corrective action analysis (RCCA) when necessary.
Helps to improve Information Systems and processes and drive best practice sharing across Woodward sites.
May participate in setting technical direction and/or quality policy and strategies.
Other FunctionsIdentifies opportunities for improvement throughout the organization and pursues root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
Creates/Drives/coaches/encourages and teaches other members the use of Continuous Improvement Principles, methods, and tools.
May be required to support other Woodward plants/divisions.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesCommunicates and operates effectively within Woodward's organizational structure and with customers and suppliers.
Helps to improve information systems, processes and products.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of and strong ability to drive Root Cause Corrective Action concepts/processes, including the 8D process, and is able to lead the RCCA process.
Accountable for ensuring the robustness of corrective action for problemsDemonstrates expert organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (including presentations.
) Writes and presents standard technical reports to peers, management and customers.
Able to manager multiple tasks with varying priorities in a fast-paced work environment Able to lead and manage multiple tasks with varying priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Demonstrates ability to effectively lead teams across multiple functional areas, and work with various levels within the organization, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates ability to understand and teach interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawings, and/or electrical schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Demonstrates an expert knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and TS16949 requirements (site specific) and their intent to keep and improve the Quality Management System.
Demonstrates a high degree of competency to capture important data, analyze data and report appropriate conclusions; able to identify and address the critical few from the trivial many.
Expert in site specific regulatory and compliance requirements.
(Site specific examples- FAA, EASA, JCAB, CAAC, etc.
) Coaches others in these requirements and implements changes to remain in compliance with regulations.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of Six Sigma principles, tools and methodology, and advocates utilization throughout the organization.
Demonstrates expert understanding of the quality aspects of a PLC process and demonstrated utilization of the quality planning tools.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of APQP, the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and/or First Article Inspections (FAI) processes.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of process capability concepts, including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, and is capable of mentoring/teaching others.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of non-conforming material control and material disposition processes.
Ability to drive an implement activities to meet customer quality expectations.
Ability to identify and execute quality/customer focus strategy for key foundation customer accounts.
Builds strong relationships at various levels/functions within the customer.
Ability to gain trust and respect from the customer, viewing the quality role as an extension of their organization.
Education or Formal TrainingBachelors (or international equivalent) degree is required.
Degree in a related technical field is preferredGreen Belt of Black Belt certified (or equivalent CI/RCCA certification) requiredLead auditor certification is preferred.
A nationally recognized quality certification is required e.
g.
American Society for Quality Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQE), Lead Auditor, etc.
Experience RequiredMinimum 7 years of quality, engineering, machine shop, assembly or functional testing experience required.
Minimum 7 years of Quality Management Systems experience, including experience related to document management, internal and/or external audits, nonconforming material control, and root cause and corrective action processes, is required.
Demonstrates excelled computer skills (expert level) including MS Outlook, Work, Excel, and Power Point.
Knowledge of MS Project and Visio a plus.
Work Environment/Physical ActivitiesModerate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Note:
some product lines have heavier lifting requirements due to product type, Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
(Site Specific)Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.
May be required to pass Near vision and/or Color vision examinationsSome domestic and/or international travel, as required.
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets.
Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment.
Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment.
The company's innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment.
Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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