Supplier Quality Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the evaluation and monitoring of supplier quality performance to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Manages and mentors the supplier quality team, conducting performance reviews and facilitating professional growth.
• Develops and implements initiatives aimed at enhancing supplier quality and mitigating risks.
• Partners with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and optimize supplier performance.
• Analyzes quality data and metrics to identify trends, generate reports, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

• Expertise in overseeing and enhancing supplier quality systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams, including performance management and professional growth.
• Skilled in developing and executing quality strategies aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Proficient in identifying and resolving technical and operational quality issues with broad departmental impact.
• Strong understanding of how supplier quality integrates with other business functions to drive overall performance.
• Ability to analyze quality metrics and data to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Effective in conveying expectations and quality requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant quality standards, regulations, and certifications essential for supplier operations.
• Skilled in identifying potential quality risks within the supply chain and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to guide and influence others to adopt new quality practices and perspectives.

Pay

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: $108,000.00 (minimum) - $140,000.00 (midpoint) - $173,000.00 (maximum).

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity (all members)
• 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