Supplier Quality Engineer

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. 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. 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.

Requirements

Proficient in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure supplier compliance and product standards.
Skilled in identifying and analyzing root causes of quality issues to develop effective corrective actions.
Expertise in utilizing statistical tools and methodologies for quality data analysis and process optimization.
Experienced in evaluating and auditing suppliers to ensure adherence to quality and performance standards.
Capable of managing quality improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.
Adept at identifying and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and product quality.
Excellent in conveying complex quality information clearly and building consensus among cross functional teams.
Strong ability to develop innovative solutions to complex quality challenges based on comprehensive data analysis.
Knowledgeable in industry regulations and standards to ensure supplier and product compliance.
Able to guide and mentor less experienced colleagues and lead small scale projects with minimal oversight.
Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular assessments of supplier quality metrics to ensure adherence to established standards and contractual requirements.
Identify and analyze complex quality issues, determining root causes and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Lead small scale improvement projects focused on enhancing supplier processes and product quality through the implementation of best practices.
Work closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams to align supplier quality objectives with overall business goals.
Develop and maintain comprehensive quality reports and documentation to track supplier performance and support informed decision making.

Benefits

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
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