Supplier Quality Engineer — Continuous Improvement Leader

16 MPC Products Corporation (Woodward MPC, Inc.); Niles (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with procurement, engineering, and production to ensure quality and compliance across the supply base.

Qualified candidates typically have a bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years’ experience, ASQ preferred, SAP experience, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• ASQ certification and SAP experience preferred.
• Quality assurance experience in supplier quality is essential.

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

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Cross Functional Collaboration

Quality Documentation

Quality Management

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Project Management

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASQ certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with procurement, engineering, and production to ensure quality and compliance across the supply base.

Qualified candidates typically have a bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years’ experience, ASQ preferred, SAP experience, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.