Supplier Development Engineer II

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.

*50% Travel Required*

Estimated annual base pay:  $102,800(minimum) - $128,500(midpoint) - $154,200(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

• 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 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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.

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Supplier Development Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will identify and assess new suppliers to support Woodward commodity strategy. Train and develop Suppliers to meet Woodward expectations/requirements. Provide technical and quality direction to the supply base in direct support of the production and contractual requirements of the organization. Manage supplier APQP activities for New Product Launch or Part Transition Projects in compliance with Woodward APQP procedures.

What you will be doing…

• Supplier Assessment: Leads the evaluation process to determine if potential suppliers meet technical and quality standards required by Woodward.

• Supplier Capability Improvement: Identifies and addresses supplier capability, capacity, and system gaps, maintaining the supplier sourcing matrix.

• Onboarding Suppliers: Ensures suppliers understand quality and product requirements by reviewing drawings, specifications, and onboarding activities.

• Supplier Development: Manages projects to implement development plans with key suppliers to align with commodity strategies.

• Performance Improvement: Drives supplier performance improvement programs to enhance quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost (QDRC).

• Escalation Point: Acts as the quality systems and supplier development contact within commodity teams.

• Project Management: Leads multiple supplier-related projects across various functions.

• Cost Reduction: Supports Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives for cost reduction activities.

• APQP Compliance: Ensures supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes meet requirements and verifies activities at supplier facilities.

• Supplier Training: Trains suppliers in various tools and methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, SPC, and other quality systems.

• Sourcing Procedures: Maintains internal procedures related to sourcing processes and supports production readiness for new product launches or legacy transitions.

• Technology Awareness: Stays informed about emerging technologies and supports supplier negotiations using SCM expertise.

What we are looking for…

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent (5-7 years of quality, manufacturing, or process control experience), with 5+ years of quality engineering experience.

• Green Belt required within 180 days of start, Black Belt preferred.

• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing concepts, APQP, and PPAP elements (e.g., PRR, MSA, FMEA, Capability Studies).

• Solid understanding of AS9100, ISO-9000/2000, QS-9000, and TS-16949 standards, with preferred Lead Auditor certification or demonstrated experience in supplier quality audits. 

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 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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