Quality and Corrective Action Project Manager

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $89,520(minimum) - $111,900(midpoint) - $134,280(maximum)

• 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 

 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Quality & Corrective Action Project Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Quality & Corrective Action Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the corrective action process within the organization. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional with strong technical expertise in mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering principles. Additionally, experience with electrical systems and software development will be considered a valuable asset for this role. This role involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving process or product nonconformities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives for high visibility issues.

What You Will Be Doing 

 Corrective Action Coordination:

• Oversee and manage the organization's corrective action committee/board and process, ensuring timely identification, documentation, and resolution of nonconformities.
• Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or Fault Tree Analysis to identify the underlying cause of issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.
• Track and monitor the progress of corrective actions and ensure timely communication to leadership.
• Maintain detailed records of corrective actions, including evidence of implementation and effectiveness verification.
• Trains and coaches others on corrective action committee/board process.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality and operational issues, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Create and manage project schedules and resources to meet objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on the status of corrective actions and improvement projects.
• Acts as mentor and SME to one or more global Quality team corrective action committees/boards.

Legal and Compliance Interaction:

• Service Bulletin creation.
• Interface with legal and compliance to address quality concerns and ensure corrective actions meet their expectations.
• May support, complete, and/or review audits with 3rd party compliance agencies.

What We Are Looking For 

• US – bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) preferably in Engineering required.
• 2+ Experience in specific functional area (Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing) required.
• 2+ years Project Management required.
• Proficient knowledge or education in Quality Management Systems, compliance standards, and relevant legal entities according to different international standards.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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