Aerospace Supplier Development Engineer – Hybrid

Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o is seeking a Global Sourcing professional to lead supplier assessments and development for our Aerospace business. You will collaborate with Sourcing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure supplier capability, drive SPIP improvements, and guide onboarding to meet Woodward requirements. The role emphasizes audits, root cause analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives in a global context.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier development and quality management.
• Ability to lead audits and root cause analysis.
• Strong data interpretation for strategic supplier initiatives.
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP elements and quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Excellent communication in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assessment processes to evaluate new suppliers against Woodward requirements.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Quality, Engineering teams to address gaps.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure onboarding compliance.
• Lead development plans with key suppliers for global strategies.
• Drive SPIP for quality, delivery, cost improvements.
• Escalate quality systems issues within commodity teams.
• Support VAVE activities to reduce costs.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Project leadership

Auditing

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Job description

Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o is seeking a Global Sourcing professional to lead supplier assessments and development for our Aerospace business. You will collaborate with Sourcing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure supplier capability, drive SPIP improvements, and guide onboarding to meet Woodward requirements. The role emphasizes audits, root cause analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives in a global context.