Supplier Quality Engineer II

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I or II who evaluates supplier performance, drives continuous improvement, and partners with procurement, engineering and production to ensure quality and compliance.

In this role you will support quality documentation, supplier audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product and process quality. This is an on-site, full-time position with ITAR/EAR considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality with manufacturing or QA.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments of supplier quality metrics to ensure adherence to established standards and contractual requirements.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Supplier Assessment

Project Management

Process Improvement

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Woodward 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.

Supplier Quality Engineer II----Preferred Candidate Identified Woodward’s Industrial Product Division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I or II who is responsible for evaluating supplier performance, identifying and resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base. This role partners with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure suppliers meet quality, compliance, and business requirements. The position also supports quality documentation, reporting, supplier audits, and corrective action activities to improve product and process quality.

Benefits and Compensation

Level 2: Estimated annual base pay: $75,000-$102,000 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, including floating 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 smallscale projects with minimal oversight

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Have the Following Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, machining, or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience with RCCA, 8D, A3, PPAP, and supplier audits.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Application window is anticipated to close 3 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This 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.

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.