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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $102800(minimum) - $128500(midpoint) - $154200(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

Are you ready to make your mark If youre a Supplier Development Engineer II 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

• Bachelors Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent (5-7 years of quality manufacturing or process control experience) required.

• 5 years quality engineering required.

• LSSGB Certified or within 180 days of onboarding.

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

• Solid understanding of AS9100 ISO-9001/2000 and IATF-16949 standards with preferred Lead Auditor certification or demonstrated experience in supplier quality audits.

• Up to 50% travel required.

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 companys 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.