Senior Engineer

IN775 Valmet Technologies Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Technologies Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure supplier quality throughout procurement, from initial requirements to delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Product, Engineering and Procurement teams to drive corrective actions, audits, and preventive quality planning, with a focus on continuous improvement across projects and product portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles.

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.

Skills

Quality planning

Audits

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

NDT knowledge

Machining

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management background

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

http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.