Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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:  $104,800 (minimum) - $131,000 (midpoint) - $157,200 (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, 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 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Supplier Quality Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of supplier quality improvement strategies as well as the continuous improvement of supplier's quality systems, design and manufacturing processes that support Woodward. This position is a strong contributor to supporting and achieving Global Supply Chain quality objectives. The position involves collaboration with Supplier's Senior Leadership as well as internal Directors and Managers to ensure the alignment of supplier performance. This position is accountable for deployment of best practices and assurance of consistency for supplier quality engineers regarding supplier audits, supplier selection, APQP, PRR and PPAP processes. The supplier quality manager will be responsible for supplier quality metrics such as PPM, CAR resolution cycle time, and NCR reduction, along with driving permanent root cause corrective actions.

What you will be doing…

Coordinates and integrates supplier quality assurance processes and procedures

Approves, on-boards, and selects suppliers for all items

Implements PPAP, PRR APQP, and continuous improvement initiatives

Represents Woodward at suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies

Ensures effective Root Cause and Corrective Action within the supply chain

Reports supplier quality metrics to management and drives corrective action

Stays abreast of current quality and regulatory trends and methodologies

Provides leadership, direction, and development of direct reports

Develops and maintains appropriate site supplier quality organization

Oversees supplier certification program and the Supplier Improvement Process (SIP)

What we are looking for…

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Science, Technical, Engineering, or Management

Experience of related work in quality and/or operations leadership in manufacturing environment

Experience with APQP and process capability improvement

2-5 years Experience working with quality management systems with solid understanding of quality management systems, process approach, and continuous improvement methods and tools

Proven leadership capability for collaborating with internal and external customers toward continuous improvement

Strong understanding of: QMS; Processes approach; ISO, AS and TS; APQP; LEAN principles; Six Sigma tools and methodologies; other continuous improvement methods to support lean order fulfillment processes

Strong knowledge of statistical concepts and methods to ensure appropriate application and analysis of data, with strong ability to analyze issues, solve problems and develop others to do the same

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 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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