Supplier Quality Engineer

Woodward, Inc.; Niles, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Stock contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. in Niles, IL seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across procurement, engineering and production teams. The role focuses on preventing quality issues and optimizing supplier processes for energy control solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and ASQ/SAP familiarity. This on-site position offers strong benefits and a pathway to leadership within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Evaluation: assess supplier quality metrics against standards.
• Root Cause Analysis: identify causes and develop corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: lead small projects to improve supplier processes.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: align quality objectives with procurement/engineering/production.
• Quality Documentation and Reporting: maintain quality reports on supplier performance.

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Supplier Quality EngineerApply: On-Site: Niles, IL, US: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 21, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR113289Woodward 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 applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Estimated annual base pay: $75,000(minimum) - $97,000(midpoint) - $120,000(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* 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**Key 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.**Key Skills:*** Quality Management: Proficient in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure supplier compliance and product standards.* Root Cause Analysis: Skilled in identifying and analyzing root causes of quality issues to develop effective corrective actions.* Statistical Analysis: Expertise in utilizing statistical tools and methodologies for quality data analysis and process optimization.* Supplier Assessment: Experienced in evaluating and auditing suppliers to ensure adherence to quality and performance standards.* Project Management: Capable of managing quality improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.* Process Improvement: Adept at identifying and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and product quality.* Effective Communication: Excellent in conveying complex quality information clearly and building consensus among cross functional teams.* Problem-solving: Strong ability to develop innovative solutions to complex quality challenges based on comprehensive data analysis.* Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in industry regulations and standards to ensure supplier and product compliance.* Leadership: Able to guide and mentor less experienced colleagues and lead small-scale projects with minimal oversight.**Successful Candidates Typically Have:*** Bachelor’s degree preferred* Minimum 3-5 year’s relevant experience preferred* ASQ certification preferred* SAP experience preferredThis 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.