We are seeking a Quality Engineer – Airworthiness, Certification & MRO Operations to support aviation quality, compliance, and certification activities within a Part 145 environment. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, supporting airworthiness and certification programs, and maintaining quality systems that support maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, regulatory authorities, customers, and other stakeholders to support audits, certification activities, process improvements, corrective actions, and the successful execution of MRO and transition projects.
What You Will Do:- Lead and support compliance with Part 145 requirements, including certification, documentation, and regulatory interactions.
- Support quality activities within MRO operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.
- Prepare for and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including follow-up of corrective actions to closure.
- Investigate nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Review maintenance records, inspection documentation, procedures, and quality system documentation to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Partner with engineering, maintenance, operations, and quality teams to support process improvements and successful transition projects.
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in aerospace, MRO, or another regulated aviation environment
Working knowledge of Part 145 requirements; exposure to Part 21 or certification activities is desirable.
Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and quality system processes.
Strong problem-solving, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficiency in English and Polish.
Salary range from 9500 to 14500 PLN gross, depending on experience
Career development opportunities in an international aerospace environment
Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life & accident insurance
Multisport card
Meal vouchers
Company performance‑based bonus program
Strong focus on work‑life balance
PPK contribution – company contribution up to 4% of compensation, depending on seniority
Educational and professional development support
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, quality, or a related field
- Significant experience in aviation quality, airworthiness, certification, or compliance
- Strong working knowledge of Part 145 and Part 21 requirements
- Experience supporting audits, regulatory inspections, and certification activities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies
- Experience in an aviation maintenance, MRO, or aerospace certification environment
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
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