Supplier Development Engineer - AERO (f/m)

Woodward Inc.; Województwo małopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Company performance bonus

Semi-flexible working time

PPK contributions

Educational support

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking an experienced Global Supplier Development Specialist to identify and qualify new suppliers for Aerospace commodities.

You will guide supplier onboarding, review drawings and specifications, and drive APQP/PPAP activities across programs. You will lead cross functional teams to close capability gaps, implement cost reductions, and advance supplier performance through SPIP and QDRC initiatives while maintaining compliance with AS9100/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in quality, supplier, development industry.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and APQP/PPAP elements (PRR, MSA, FMEA).
• AS9100, ISO-9000:2000 knowledge and related quality standards.
• Auditing capability and supplier development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Sourcing supplier assessment process activities to evaluate whether a potential new supplier meets Woodward and our customers requirements.
• Interact 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.

Skills

Supplier development

APQP/PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Documentation

Engineering communication

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

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