Woodward, Inc.-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Niles, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

  • Supplier Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments of supplier quality metrics to ensure adherence to established standards and contractual requirements.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Identify and analyze complex quality issues, determining root causes and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead smallscale improvement projects focused on enhancing supplier processes and product quality through the implementation of best practices.
  • CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams to align supplier quality objectives with overall business goals.
  • Quality Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain comprehensive quality reports and documentation to track supplier performance and support informed decisionmaking.
  • Quality Management: Proficient in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure supplier compliance and product standards.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Skilled in identifying and analyzing root causes of quality issues to develop effective corrective actions.
  • Statistical Analysis: Expertise in utilizing statistical tools and methodologies for quality data analysis and process optimization.
  • Supplier Assessment: Experienced in evaluating and auditing suppliers to ensure adherence to quality and performance standards.
  • Project Management: Capable of managing quality improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.
  • Process Improvement: Adept at identifying and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and product quality.
  • Effective Communication: Excellent in conveying complex quality information clearly and building consensus among crossfunctional teams.
  • ProblemSolving: Strong ability to develop innovative solutions to complex quality challenges based on comprehensive data analysis.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in industry regulations and standards to ensure supplier and product compliance.
  • Leadership: Able to guide and mentor less experienced colleagues and lead smallscale projects with minimal oversight.
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