Advanced Sourcing Engineer I

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. 

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000(minimum) - $121,000(midpoint) - $149,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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 

The Sourcing Engineer I supports the connection between Technology & Development Engineering, Category Management, PLC Project Management, and external suppliers. This role leverages their engineering background and technical experience in materials, design, and manufacturing methods to assists with early supplier involvement, supplier discovery, cost and technical studies, and proposal support aligned to technology roadmaps and category strategies. Responsibilities grow with proficiency and demonstrate results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Problem Solving: Analyzes and resolves complex material, design, and manufacturing sourcing engineering challenges by applying advanced technical knowledge and innovative solutions.
• Should Cost: Technical analysis of materials, design, and manufacturing processes to develop estimated cost structures used by Sourcing Managers in negotiations, and NPI CTC development.
• Project Leadership: Leads small-scale sourcing projects, coordinating resources and managing timelines to ensure successful execution and delivery.
• Cross Team Collaboration: Partners with internal teams and external subject matter experts to integrate sourcing strategies and optimize engineering processes.
• Knowledge Sharing: Acts as a resource for colleagues by providing guidance, training, and expertise in advanced sourcing engineering practices.
• Market Analysis: Evaluates industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and enhance the organization's sourcing strategies and market position.

Key Skills:

• Technical Expertise: Possesses in depth knowledge of primary and related technical domains, enabling effective utilization of diverse technologies.
• Complex Problem Solving: Demonstrates ability to analyze and resolve intricate technical issues using innovative approaches.
• Project Leadership: Skilled in leading small-scale projects, managing risks, and ensuring timely completion with limited supervision.
• Independent Work: Capable of operating autonomously, making informed decisions with minimal guidance.
• Effective Communication: Excels in conveying difficult or sensitive information clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains strong connections with internal and external subject matter experts for collaborative projects.
• Analytical Thinking: Evaluates multiple data sources to inform strategic decisions and enhance project outcomes.
• Consensus Building: Facilitates agreement among team members and stakeholders to achieve unified project goals.
• Strategic Planning: Integrates best practices and market knowledge to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies.
• Technical Documentation: Creates comprehensive and precise technical documents to support project implementation and knowledge sharing.

Successful candidates typically have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred and 4+ years of relevant experience

Est. Amount: 10–20% — travel to suppliers, trade shows, and other company sites as needed.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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.

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