Supplier Development Engineer - AERO (f/m)

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; Hybrid; PLN 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Bonus program

Hybrid work model

Educational support

Job summary

Woodward Poland is seeking a seasoned supplier quality and global sourcing professional to identify and assess new suppliers for aerospace programs. You will train and develop suppliers to meet Woodward requirements, coordinate APQP/PPAP activities, and drive improvement across quality, delivery, and cost.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, and Product teams, supporting product launches and transitions.

Qualifications

• 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 data and driving strategic supplier development initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality control standards and methodologies for supplier products.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Familiar with APQP/PPAP elements and aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Sourcing supplier assessment processes to evaluate new suppliers meeting Woodward requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supplier capability and capacity gaps.
• Ensure suppliers understand and comply with quality and product requirements.
• Review drawings and specs to onboard suppliers correctly.
• Lead development projects with key suppliers to support global commodity strategies.
• Drive Supplier Performance Improvement Program to improve quality, delivery, cost.
• Act as escalation point for quality systems and supplier development within commodity teams.
• Support cost-reduction activities (VAVE) with site and commodity teams.

Skills

Supplier development

Data analysis

Quality systems

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

APQP/PPAP

AS9100/ISO-9001

Job description

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

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.

• 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 #LI-AB1

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.