Supplier Development Engineer (f/m)

About The Role

In this role you will identify and assess new suppliers to support Woodward commodity strategy for Industrial business. This may include training and developing suppliers to meet Woodward technical requirements, providing technical and quality direction to the supply base in direct support of the production and contractual requirements of the organization, and managing supplier APQP activities for new Product Launch or Part Transition Projects in compliance with internal procedures.

What You Will Do

• Lead Global Sourcing supplier assessment process activities to evaluate whether a potential new supplier meets Woodward and our customers requirements.
• Interact with cross‑functional teams (Sourcing/Quality/Engineering/New Product Group) to identify and mitigate supplier capability, capacity and system gaps determined through supplier assessment activities.
• Ensure that potential suppliers understand quality and product requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, and other product‑specific requirements to ensure that suppliers understand and comply with all requirements through onboarding activities.
• Lead multiple projects while implementing development plans with key suppliers to support global commodity strategies.
• Lead SPIP (Supplier Performance Improvement Program) activities to drive QDRC (quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost) improvements for the mutual benefit of Woodward and the supplier.
• Serve as the quality systems and supplier development escalation point of contact within commodity teams.
• Support site and commodity teams with cost‑reduction activity (VAVE).

What You Will Need

• Expertise in building and maintaining strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Skill in analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and supply‑chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex data sets to inform decision‑making and drive strategic supplier development initiatives.
• Technical problem‑solving abilities: adept at identifying root causes of technical issues and implementing effective solutions using engineering principles.
• Knowledge of quality‑control standards and methodologies to ensure supplier products meet company and industry specifications.
• Skill in creating and maintaining detailed technical documents, reports, and specifications to support supplier development efforts.
• Ability to lead audits.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, in a global environment.
• Understanding of applicable quality and manufacturing processes across Industrial Businesses.
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Polish and English language skills.

Other Qualifications

• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• APQP and PPAP elements (e.g., PRR, MSA, FMEA, Capability Studies, etc.)
• AS9100
• ISO‑9000:2000
• Polish and English language skills

What You Will Gain

• Salary range from 12,000 to 18,500 PLN gross – depending on experience.
• Advancement opportunities within an international team.
• A total rewards package that includes private health insurance, life & accidental insurance, multisport package, meal vouchers, company performance bonus program, work‑life balance, semi‑flexible working time.
• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority.
• Hybrid work model.
• Educational support.