Quality Assurance Engineer

2 weeks ago


Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Woodward Full time
Woodward's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Woodward, we believe that every individual, regardless of their background, physical appearance, or identity, should have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

We are committed to this journey as an organization and aim to collaborate closely with our members to forge the right path forward.

We recognize that this will be an imperfect journey, yet we are resolutely dedicated to harnessing the strength of diverse individuals, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to attract top talent from our communities and cultivate an inclusive and rewarding workplace for everyone.

Woodward prioritizes the well-being of our members and regularly benchmarks against other companies in our industry to provide a comprehensive Total Reward package for this role.

Compensation Overview:
Salary will be influenced by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, alongside internal equity and market data alignment.
Estimated annual base pay:
$88,200 (minimum) - $110,300 (midpoint) - $132,400 (maximum)
All members are eligible for cash bonus opportunities.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities for all members.
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from the start of employment.
Vacation, sick leave, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
Referral bonuses for members.
Flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care.

Role Overview:
If you are a Supplier Quality Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) role requires a solid understanding of quality methodologies and systems. The SQE is tasked with the implementation and execution of strategies and programs to ensure that suppliers maintain systems that comply with specifications and standards.

This position collaborates with the sourcing team and provides guidance to suppliers on matters such as quality performance enhancement, part approval processes, sampling plans, inspection techniques, measurement system analysis, statistical process control, contract evaluations, problem-solving investigations, quality system assessments, and product transition activities.

Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize Quality Engineering tools, focusing primarily on machining suppliers and machined castings, including contract reviews, sampling plans, auditing principles, SPC, MSA, First Articles, PPAP, FMEA, PFMEA, and calibration systems to evaluate assigned suppliers and identify issues within the supply chain.
- Apply a fundamental understanding of relevant product or customer specifications, flow-down documents, procedures, engineering or process drawings, and regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned products and suppliers.
- Collaborate effectively with suppliers to resolve issues using Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) methodologies.
- Engage with the Sourcing team to select and manage assigned suppliers.
- Implement the established Quality plan for assigned suppliers based on the type and complexity of the procured product, the supplier's quality history, item requirements, and the supplier's demonstrated process control. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel Requirements:
25% - 50% travel to assigned suppliers may be necessary (both domestic and international).

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (BA/BS) is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process control is required.
- At least 4 years of quality engineering experience is necessary.
- Previous experience in machining and castings is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO-9000/2000, and/or TS-16949 principles is essential.
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement Methodologies (6 Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.) is required.

This position involves the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans.



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