Senior Engineer

valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards across the procurement lifecycle. You will support supplier capability development and drive improvements through cross-functional collaboration to align with project and product quality goals.

Responsibilities include defining quality requirements with stakeholders, communicating them to suppliers, leading quality improvement initiatives, and participating in audits to foster ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities.
• Exposure to project-based procurement, customer-facing quality, or field quality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product quality requirements with stakeholders.
• Communicate quality requirements to suppliers during procurement and delivery phases.
• Lead supplier and strategic development project quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits and provide feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Promote early identification of quality risks and defects through planning.
• Support development of approved supplier lists and material specifications.
• Foster collaboration across Global Supply and Business Areas.

Skills

Product knowledge

Machining

Welding

Casting

NDT knowledge

Quality planning

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Purpose of the Role : The Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer ensures supplier compliance with Valmet's quality standards throughout the procurement lifecycle, including legislative, normative and project-specific requirements. They support supplier capability development, and foster cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and alignment with project and product quality goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product quality requirements including legislative, normative, product, and project-specific requirements in collaboration with Product, Engineering, Procurement and Quality stakeholders
• Communicate quality requirements to suppliers during the procurement and delivery phases (e.g., through contracts and kick-off meetings). Review and approve supplier quality documentation both before manufacturing begins and after it is completed
• Lead supplier and strategic development project quality improvement initiatives across the Business Area product portfolios and follow corrective actions by participating root cause analysis and defect resolution
• Participate in audits and provide feedback based on quality performance with the purpose of fostering continuous improvement and development initiatives
• Promote early identification of quality risks and defects through preventive measures and quality planning through the procurement and delivery phases.
• Support the development of approved supplier lists and material specifications
• Foster strong collaboration with Project Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Management, and external stakeholders across Global Supply and Business Areas

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of the product portfolios and supplier network.
• Highly skills in regards to machining.
• Understanding manufacturing techniques including welding, and casting, as well as familiarity with their relevant technical standards. Knowledge of NDT (non‑destructive testing) is appreciated
• Ability to support Supplier Quality strategies and development initiative implementation in cross-functional team environment to ensure consistent quality standards
• Skilled in proactive quality planning, defect analysis, and leading continuous improvement
• Proficient in managing internal or external audits, ensuring compliance with legislative, statutory, and internal standards

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field
• At least 3 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