Supplier Development Engineer

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 DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II OR III

LEVEL II

• Estimated annual base pay: $89,000.00(minimum) - $116,000.00(midpoint) - $142,000.00(maximum)

LEVEL III

• Estimated annual base pay: $108,000.00(minimum) - $140,000.00(midpoint) - $173,000.00(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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:

• Leverage WWD operational best practices in the supply chain.  Identify the key areas our suppliers need to improve and coach them to implement “needle moving” systems and tools.
• Engage with suppliers to understand if they can deliver quality parts at the rate and lead time we need to satisfy our customers and if not, what countermeasures are required.
• Supplier Performance Analysis: Evaluates supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement enhancement strategies.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Develops and executes process optimization plans to enhance supplier capabilities and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partners with procurement, quality assurance, and engineering teams to facilitate effective supplier development and integration.
• Training and Support: Provides informal guidance and training to new team members and suppliers to enhance technical skills and understanding of company requirements.
• Issue Resolution: Identifies and resolves supplier related issues using technical expertise and judgment to maintain quality and timely delivery.

Key Skills:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in building and maintaining strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in interpreting complex data sets to inform decision making and drive strategic supplier development initiatives.
• Technical Problem Solving: Adept at identifying root causes of technical issues and implementing effective solutions using engineering principles.
• Project Management: Experienced in planning, executing, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and within budget delivery.
• Effective Communication: Capable of clearly conveying complex technical information to diverse stakeholders in straightforward situations.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledgeable in quality control standards and methodologies to ensure supplier products meet company and industry specifications.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Understanding of