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QA tech- 1st Shift

Woodward, Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Rockford
Oct 15, 2025

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 workplace 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 hourly base pay: $22.79 (minimum) - $28.51 (midpoint) - $34.23(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 driven individual with a background in quality inspection and machining, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring for a QA Tech 2 at our Rock Cut Campus on 1st shift. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and services meet the required quality standards set by the organization and our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Quality Inspections: Performs detailed inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

  • Analyze Data: Utilizes analytical scientific methods to collect, interpret, and report data related to product quality and process performance.

  • Maintain Documentation: Accurately documents inspection results, test procedures, and quality reports following standard operating procedures.

  • Troubleshoot Issues: Identifies and resolves quality related issues by applying established analytical methods and selecting appropriate solutions.

  • Collaborate with Team Members: Communicates technical information effectively within the team to support quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills:

  • Analytical Skills: Proficient in conducting detailed analytical evaluations using scientific methods.

  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing and maintaining analytical instrumentation and equipment.

  • Quality Assurance: Ensures compliance with quality standards and procedures within team operations.

  • Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves typical operational issues using established methods.

  • Data Analysis: Capable of interpreting and analyzing data to support quality assessments.

  • Effective Communication: Communicates moderately complex technical information clearly within the team.

  • Attention to Detail: Maintains high accuracy and precision in performing technical tasks.

  • SOP Adherence: Strictly follows established standard operating procedures and scientific methodologies.

  • Time Management: Efficiently manages own workload to meet deadlines and team objectives.

  • Documentation Skills: Accurately records and maintains documentation of analytical processes and results.

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 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.

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