Woodward, Inc

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Woodward, Inc • $75K — $120K *
Rockford, IL 61107In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
  • Proficient in quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Skilled in root cause analysis and statistical analysis methodologies.
  • Experience in project management and process improvement.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular assessments of supplier quality metrics to ensure compliance.
  • Identify and analyze complex quality issues, determining root causes.
  • Lead small scale improvement projects for supplier processes.
  • Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and production teams.
  • Develop and maintain quality reports and documentation.

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members.
  • 401(k) match of 4.5%.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health benefits.
Full Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer II
  • Estimated annual base pay: $75,000.00(minimum) - $97,000.00(midpoint) - $120,000.00(maximum)
  • All members included in annual 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


Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 small scale improvement projects focused on enhancing supplier processes and product quality through the implementation of best practices.
  • Cross Functional 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 decision making.


Key Skills:
  • 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 cross functional teams.
  • Problem Solving: 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 small scale projects with minimal oversight.


Successful candidates typically have:
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Openness to traveling up to 35% domestically and internationally.


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).

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About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
WWD
* Ladders Estimates

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