Ensure supplier quality excellence by managing qualification, performance, and development of assigned category(ies) suppliers.
Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification, providing input on quality risks, capabilities, and technical compliance.
Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections, ensuring readiness for project deliveries.
Act as the primary supplier quality contact for the assigned category(ies)/projects, coordinate within the SQM team, and manage performance.
Coordinate with Procurement to embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding processes.
Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) in a cross-functional environment.
Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and enable proactive risk mitigation and explore development opportunities.
Support Procurement with supplier claim management activities, validating cost of poor quality (COPQ).
Requirements
Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
At least 7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles
Experience in capital projects or low-volume/high-complexity production environments preferred
Hands-on experience with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities
Exposure to project-based procurement, customer-facing quality, or field quality is a plus
Benefits
Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Valmet | JobVerse