Supplier Quality Engineer II: Drive Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional Development

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II in Illinois to evaluate supplier performance, identify root causes of quality issues, and lead improvement initiatives across procurement, engineering, and production teams.

You will develop and maintain quality documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies while supporting Woodward’s energy control solutions for a clean future.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Proven ability to lead supplier quality initiatives and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Evaluation: assess supplier quality metrics and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis: identify complex quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: lead small scale projects to improve supplier processes and product quality.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: work with procurement, engineering, and production to align quality objectives.
• Quality Documentation and Reporting: develop quality reports documenting supplier performance and decisions.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Supplier Assessment

Project Management

Process Improvement

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II in Illinois to evaluate supplier performance, identify root causes of quality issues, and lead improvement initiatives across procurement, engineering, and production teams.

You will develop and maintain quality documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies while supporting Woodward’s energy control solutions for a clean future.