Supplier Quality Engineer

Woodward, Inc.•Niles, IL

3d•$75,000 - $120,000

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. 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.

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.
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).

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

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