Woodward, Inc.

Strategic Sourcing Engineer II

Woodward, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Niles • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $93,000 - $149,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

TypeScript

About the role

  • Develop and support supply chain and sourcing strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Act as a technical specialist within assigned product categories and lead creation of an Approved Supplier List (ASL).
  • Discover and evaluate new suppliers and technologies to meet category needs and address capability/capacity gaps.
  • Define and drive source selection decisions in alignment with global strategies.
  • Manage the supplier’s lifecycle from discovery through onboarding and ensure compliance with quality and product specifications.
  • Support production readiness for new product launches and part transitions while executing cost reductions through VAVE.
  • Drive supplier improvement activities using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Deploy and utilize quality tools like 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Gage R&R to ensure supplier compliance and resolve quality issues.
  • Verify and oversee supplier APQP processes, proactively minimizing launch issues.
  • Lead development plans with suppliers, mentoring SQEs, SDEs, and CQEs on complex problems.

Requirements

  • Level I: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Level II: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in manufacturing and quality processes (category-specific).
  • Advanced data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and related quality tools.
  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO-9001, and other relevant standards (TS-16949, NADCAP, AS13100).
  • Cultural awareness and ability to adapt across global teams.
  • Strong facilitation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in business analytics tools (e.g., Power BI).
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data analysisproblem-solvingLean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisAPQPPPAPFMEAquality toolssupplier lifecycle managementcost reduction
Soft skills
cultural awarenessadaptabilityfacilitationanalytical skillscritical thinking
Certifications
bachelor's degree in engineeringAS9100ISO-9001TS-16949NADCAPAS13100