Quality Engineer - NPI

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Fort Collins - Lincoln Campus time type:
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February 18, 2026 (5 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR109491

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
** 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.
** Quality Engineer-NPI
- Level 3 and 4
** The Quality Engineer-NPI is responsible for ensuring that products and manufacturing processes meet company and regulatory quality standards through the new product introduction portion of the product lifecycle. This role focuses on advanced quality planning, process validation, and problem-solving, with a particular emphasis on the development and completion of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for both top-level assemblies and make parts.

They collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and compliance during design, development, and early production phases while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
** Level 3:
** Estimated annual base pay: $89,000 (minimum) - $116,000 (midpoint) - $142,000(maximum)
** Level 4:
** Estimated annual base pay: $108,000 (minimum) - $140,000 (midpoint) - $173,000(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
** Quality Engineer Level 3:
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Quality Assurance Planning:
Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
* Problem Resolution:
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex quality issues by leveraging advanced problem solving techniques and multisource information.
* Project Leadership:
Lead small scale quality improvement projects, coordinating resources and managing timelines to achieve project objectives.
* Best Practices Implementation:
Integrate industry best practices into quality processes, ensuring continuous improvement and competitive differentiation.
* Mentorship and Support:
Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
** Key

Skills:

*** Quality Assurance:
Expertise in developing and implementing quality assurance methodologies and standards.
* Complex Problem Solving:
Ability to analyze and resolve intricate quality related issues independently.
* Project Management:
Skilled in managing and leading small to medium sized quality engineering projects from initiation to completion.
* Technical Analysis:
Proficient in analyzing quality data, metrics, and performance indicators to drive improvements.
* Leadership:
Acts as a knowledgeable resource for less experienced colleagues and leads project initiatives with manageable risks.
* Effective Communication:
Capable of explaining difficult or sensitive quality information clearly and building consensus among stakeholders.

* Risk Management:

Identifies potential quality risks and implements strategies to mitigate them within project parameters.
* Continuous Improvement:
Applies best practices and integrates quality engineering processes with other business areas to enhance overall performance.
* Regulatory Compliance:
In depth understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations to ensure products meet required specifications.
* Data Driven Decision Making:
Utilizes data analytics to inform and guide quality engineering decisions and…