Supplier Quality Engineer 1

Woodward, Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Clarita
Nov 06, 2024
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 workplaces 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: $81,120 (minimum) - $101,400 (midpoint) - $119,680 (maximum) All members included in 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 Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Supply Quality Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This entry level Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position has the responsibility to gain understanding of the Quality methods and systems. This position consults with the sourcing team and communicates direction to suppliers on issues such as quality performance improvement, part approval process, sampling plans, inspection methods, measurement system analysis, statistical process control contract reviews, problem investigations, evaluation of quality systems, and product transition activity. What You Will Be Doing Execute basic Quality tools that apply to the product and suppliers assigned. Quality Engineering tools such as: contract review, sampling plans, auditing principals, SPC, MSA, First Articles, FMEA, PFMEA, calibration systems, etc. to understand and ultimately resolve issues in the supply base. Apply basic understanding of the relevant product or customer specifications, flow down documents, procedures, engineering, or process drawings and regulating agent body requirements that apply to the products and suppliers assigned. Works effectively with suppliers to resolve problems using Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) tools. Executes established Quality plan for assigned suppliers, based upon: Type and complexity of product being procured; quality history of supplier; requirements placed upon items; level of supplier s demonstrated process control; participates in continuous improvement activities. What We Are Looking For US - bachelor's degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) 4-year degree in technical field required. 5+ years 5-7 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process control in lieu of degree required. Previous experience in manufacturing processes and quality systems required. Team player Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to understand principals of AS9100, ISO-9000/2000, QS-9000, and/or TS-16949 Ability to understand principals of Continuous Improvement Methodologies (6 Sigma, Lean Mfg. etc.) 25% Domestic as required. 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