Supplier Quality Engineer II (1st Shift, M-F 6AM- 2:30PM) — Niles, IL

Supplier Quality Engineer II

• Estimated annual base pay: $75,000.00 (minimum) - $97,000.00 (midpoint) - $120,000.00 (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
• 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 small scale projects with minimal oversight.