Supplier Quality Engineer 1

Woodward • Santa Clarita, CA

351d • $81,120 - $119,680

About The Position

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Supply Quality Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This entry level Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position has the responsibility to gain understanding of the Quality methods and systems. This position consults with the sourcing team and communicates direction to suppliers on issues such as quality performance improvement, part approval process, sampling plans, inspection methods, measurement system analysis, statistical process control contract reviews, problem investigations, evaluation of quality systems, and product transition activity.

Requirements

• US - bachelor's degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) 4-year degree in technical field required.
• 5+ years 5-7 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process control in lieu of degree required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing processes and quality systems required.
• Team player.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to understand principals of AS9100, ISO-9000/2000, QS-9000, and/or TS-16949.
• Ability to understand principals of Continuous Improvement Methodologies (6 Sigma, Lean Mfg. etc.).
• 25% Domestic travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute basic Quality tools that apply to the product and suppliers assigned.
• Apply basic understanding of the relevant product or customer specifications, flow down documents, procedures, engineering, or process drawings and regulating agent body requirements that apply to the products and suppliers assigned.
• Work effectively with suppliers to resolve problems using Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) tools.
• Execute established Quality plan for assigned suppliers, based upon: Type and complexity of product being procured; quality history of supplier; requirements placed upon items; level of supplier's demonstrated process control; participates in continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Estimated annual base pay: $81,120 (minimum) - $101,400 (midpoint) - $119,680 (maximum)
• All members included in 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees