Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Woodward HRT/MPC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match 4.5%

Annual stock contribution 5%

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to evaluate supplier performance, analyze quality issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with procurement, engineering and production to ensure high-quality components meet contractual standards.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and ASQ certification, with SAP experience. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional teamwork, and data-driven decision making in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 year's relevant experience preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments of supplier quality metrics to ensure adherence to established standards and contractual requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify and analyze complex quality issues, determining root causes and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead small-scale improvement projects focused on enhancing supplier processes and product quality through the implementation of best practices.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams to align supplier quality objectives with overall business goals.
• Quality Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain comprehensive quality reports and documentation to track supplier performance and support informed decision-making.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Supplier Assessment

Project Management

Process Improvement

Effective Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASQ certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to evaluate supplier performance, analyze quality issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with procurement, engineering and production to ensure high-quality components meet contractual standards.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and ASQ certification, with SAP experience. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional teamwork, and data-driven decision making in a dynamic