Supplier Development Engineer II / III

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.

• Up to 75% travel is required

Level II :

Estimated annual base pay : $89,000 (minimum) - $115,500 (midpoint) - $142,000 (maximum)

Estimated annual base pay : $98,000 (minimum) - $127,500 (midpoint) - $157,000 (maximum) - California Only

Level III :

Estimated annual base pay : $108,000 (minimum) - $140,000 (midpoint) - $173,000 (maximum)

Estimated annual base pay : $118,000 (minimum) - $154,000 (midpoint) - $189,000 (maximum) - California Only

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

Level II :

Key Responsibilities :

Uses technical expertise and Six Sigma / Lean Management tools to work with suppliers to resolve systemic performance issues that impact Woodward from a quality and / or delivery standpoint.

Perform Supplier Health Assessments to identify risk and work collaboratively with the supplier to implement initiatives designed to reduce risk by strengthening capabilities.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support effective supplier performance improvement.

Provides training and mentorship to team members and suppliers to strengthen understanding of company requirements.

Conducts other assessments as required, such as capacity assessments, to validate supplier capabilities to support rate breaks and / or additional business opportunities

Key Skills :

Strong technical problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.

Skilled in supplier relationship management and process improvement.

Proficient in project management initiatives.

Effective communication in straightforward situations with diverse stakeholders.

Successful candidates typically have :

4-year bachelor's degree AND 5+ years of equivalent experience.

Casting, Machining, and / or Electronics knowledge

Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing : Experience with Kaizen events and using problem solving tools to optimize manufacturing operations.

Aerospace experience.

Level III :

Key Responsibilities :

Evaluates supplier performance and develops strategies for long-term improvement and alignment with company objectives.

Designs and executes process optimization plans to enhance supplier efficiency and product quality.

Leads risk assessment and mitigation strategies to prevent supply chain disruptions.

Implements strategic supplier development initiatives to improve capabilities and achieve business goals.

Manages and resolves complex, high-impact supplier challenges with minimal supervision.

Key Skills :

Advanced supplier relationship management and negotiation abilities.

Expertise in risk assessment, mitigation, and strategic decision-making.

Proficient in analyzing complex data sets to identify trends and root causes.

Skilled in driving continuous improvement and developing long-term supplier strategies.

Strong leadership and ability to mentor teams and influence supplier operations.

Effective communication in complex, high-stakes situations with stakeholders.

Successful candidates typically have :

4-year bachelor's degreeAND7+ years of equivalent experience.

Casting, Machining, and / or Electronics knowledge

Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing : Experience with Kaizen events and using problem solving tools to optimize manufacturing operations.

Aerospace experience.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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.

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