QA Technician - 1st Shift

QA Technician I – 1st Shift

Estimated annual base pay: $21.63 (minimum) – $27.88 (midpoint) – $34.62 (maximum) plus shift differential and overtime if applicable. All members eligible for annual cash bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Medical, dental, 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

• Conduct quality inspections: performs routine inspections and tests on products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures during all quality control processes.
• Document quality data: accurately records and maintains quality control data and test results for analysis and reporting.
• Communicate technical information: shares quality related information and findings with team members to support collaborative efforts.
• Address routine issues: identifies and resolves straightforward quality problems using existing protocols and analytical methods.

• Analytical skills: proficient in applying basic analytical methods to assess product quality.
• Technical proficiency: experienced with standard scientific and analytical equipment used in quality testing.
• Quality assurance: knowledgeable in adhering to quality guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Process adherence: skilled in following defined operational processes with accuracy and consistency.
• Data recording: accurate in documenting test results and maintaining quality records.
• Problem identification: capable of recognizing straightforward quality issues using established methods.
• Team collaboration: effective in communicating technical information with team members.
• Attention to detail: meticulous in performing routine quality checks to ensure precise outcomes.
• Basic troubleshooting: able to address simple problems using existing standard procedures.
• Time management: efficient in managing time to complete routine tasks under close supervision.

• 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.

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.