About The Role
In this role you will identify and assess new suppliers to support Woodward commodity strategy for Aerospace business. This might include training and developing suppliers to meets Woodward technical requirements, providing technical and quality direction to the supply base in direct support of the production and contractual requirements of the organization, managing supplier APQP activities for new Product Launch or Part Transition Projects in compliance with internal procedures.
What You Will Do- Lead Global Sourcing supplier assessment process activities to evaluate whether a potential new supplier meets Woodward and our customers requirements;
- Interacts with cross functional teams (Sourcing/ Quality/ Engineering/ New Product group) to identify and mitigate supplier capability / capacity / system gaps determined through supplier assessment activities;
- Ensures that potential suppliers understand quality and product requirements. Reviews drawings, specifications, and other product specific requirements to ensure that supplier understands and complies with all requirements through onboarding activities;
- Leads multiple projects while implementing development plans with key suppliers to support global commodity strategies;
- Leads SPIP (Supplier Performance Improvement Program) activities to drive QDRC (quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost) improvements for the mutual benefit of Woodward and the supplier;
- Serves as quality systems and supplier development escalation point of contact within commodity teams;
- VAVE : supports site and commodity teams with cost reductions activity;
What You Will Need
- Expert in building and maintaining strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance collaboration and performance. Skilled in analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Proficient in interpreting complex data sets to inform decisionmaking and drive strategic supplier development initiatives.
- Technical Problem Solving: Adept at identifying root causes of technical issues and implementing effective solutions using engineering principles.
- Knowledgeable in quality control standards and methodologies to ensure supplier products meet company and industry specifications
- Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed technical documents, reports, and specifications to support supplier development efforts.
- Minimum 4 years of proven experience in quality, supplier, development industry
- Ability to lead audits
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written in a global environment
- Understanding of applicable quality and manufacturing processes across Industrial and Aerospace Businesses
- Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- Other Qualifications: Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, APQP and PPAP elements (i.e. PRR, MSA, FMEA, Capability Studies, etc.), AS9100, ISO-9000:2000
What You Will Gain
- Salary range from 12 500 to 20 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
- Advancement opportunities in international team
- A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
- Multisport package
- Meal Vouchers
- Company performance bonus program
- Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
- PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
- Hybrid work model
- Educational support
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Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of experience in quality or supplier development
- Experience leading supplier audits
- Understanding of quality and manufacturing processes in industrial and aerospace businesses
- Strong understanding of root cause analysis and Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Experience with APQP and PPAP elements, including PRR, MSA, FMEA, and capability studies
- Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9000:2000
- Ability to analyze and optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes
- Ability to interpret complex data sets for supplier development decisions
- Technical problem-solving skills using engineering principles
- Knowledge of quality control standards and methodologies
- Ability to create and maintain technical documents, reports, and specifications
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in a global environment
- Ability to build and maintain strong supplier partnerships
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program combines a 401(k) match with additional company contributions and ownership opportunities, strengthening long-term rewards. Profit-sharing and an employee stock purchase plan further expand savings options.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability, and is frequently characterized as comprehensive. Well-being programs and assistance resources add depth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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