Engineer, Parts Quality Assurance

Valmet; Tampere; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Parts Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen parts quality performance and drive sustainable improvements across Global Supply Quality. You will work with Global Supply, Field Service, Parts Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders to reduce recurring issues and support first-time-right delivery.

You will analyze quality data, lead root-cause analyses, and contribute to technology transfers and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with data-driven approach.
• Experience in quality, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing roles.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles in parts delivery and logistics.
• Experience with nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions.
• Ability to translate quality findings into practical improvement actions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of Parts QA practices across Regions.
• Analyze parts quality performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support first-time-right improvement plans with stakeholders.
• Participate in nonconformance management and corrective actions.
• Strengthen feedback loops between regional operations and global stakeholders.
• Support parts-related technology transfers and QA development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about quality improvement and continuous development? We are looking for a Parts Quality Assurance Engineer to join Global Supply Quality. In this role, you will help strengthen parts quality performance, improve first-time-right delivery, reduce recurring quality issues, and support effective collaboration between regional operations and global stakeholders. You will work closely with Global Supply, Field Service, Parts Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders to drive sustainable quality improvements across Valmet.

In this role, you will

• Support the development and implementation of Parts Quality Assurance practices, requirements, and ways of working across assigned Business Areas and regions.
• Analyze parts quality performance data and identify recurring loss drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Support first-time-right improvement plans together with stakeholders in Global Supply Parts Operations, Field Service, Improvement Projects, and other functions.
• Participate in nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities to reduce repeat failure modes.
• Strengthen feedback loops between regional operations and global stakeholders by turning quality findings into practical improvement actions.
• Support parts-related technology transfers and other quality-critical development initiatives.

We expect from you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or another relevant technical field.
• Experience in quality, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or other relevant roles.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles related to parts delivery processes, logistics quality, field service support, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyze quality data, identify trends and recurring issues, and translate findings into practical improvement actions.

To succeed in this role

You are analytical, proactive, and motivated by solving quality-related challenges. You can work with data, identify root causes, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements. You understand the impact of parts quality on customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business success, and you take a practical approach to delivering results.

We offer

We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful tasks that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, and many other wellness and leisure benefits.

Additional information

For further information, please contact Jean-Francois Tremblay, [e-mail]

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.