Job Description
Description Position Purpose Performs a variety of quality control support tasks, including product/documentation reviews, in-process inspections, and routine customer source inspections. Provides End Item Data and audit support. Essential Functions * Applies basic knowledge of quality concepts and creating simple charts (examples: paretos and normal distributions) to track and help drive quality improvements. * Reviews and approves finished product and associated data prior to shipment to the customer. This includes reviewing test data, preparing certificates of conformance and providing any basic documentation required by the customer contract. * Participates in audit activities in a supporting role. Audits may include: process audits, system surveys, physical configuration audits, functional configuration audits and product audits. * Retrieves traceability and configuration data in support of a product or customer audit/investigation. * Performs dimensional inspection using simple inspection and hand tools. Other Functions * Supports other projects as required by the department supervisor or manager. * Performs other related duties as required to assist in the efficient operation of the department. * Review and approval of quality and process documentation, as required ## Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Basic problem solving skills. * The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility. * The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents, to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisors, and the ability to listen attentively and comprehend key pieces of spoken information. * Ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process. Basic knowledge of GD&T. * Knowledge of handling materials and safety equipment/gear in accordance with MSDS requirements. * Ability to operate basic inspection equipment (e.g., microscope, functional gauges, plug gage, and micrometer). * The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information. * The ability to use sound judgment when interacting with fellow employees, customers and suppliers. * Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization. This may include costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. * The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Education or Formal Training * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Must pass vision exam to Woodward standards. Experience Required 1 year of related work experience required. Materials and Equipment Used Working Environment/ Physical Activities Occasional moderate lifting (20 pounds max). This position requires FAA Repairman Certification. In order to be FAA Repairman Certified, you may not have any convictions for violation of any federal or state statutes pertaining to narcotic drugs, marijuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company's innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products. Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans ## Job Job: Quality Inspection Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Zeeland Organization: Woodward Schedule: FULL TIME Shift: 1st Shift / Day Job Job Posting: May 13, 2021, 1:55:53 PM Req ID: 2101071