Supplier Quality Engineer

GRUNDFOS; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Volunteer leave

Job summary

GRUNDFOS in India (Chennai region) seeks a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to lead supplier quality and metrology-driven improvements. You will drive supplier performance, support manufacturing reliability, and champion quality processes.

You bring 10+ years in quality engineering, metrology expertise, SAP ERP experience, and strong communication. BE Mechanical and leadership experience are preferred; on-site with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.E. (Mechanical) degree with 10-12 years of experience in a medium or large engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of metrology, inspection instruments, testing tools, and gauges.
• Proficiency in drawing reading, material properties, manufacturing processes, and surface treatment/coating processes.
• ERP handling skills (e.g., SAP) with good analytical thinking and written/spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance and quality improvements to strengthen manufacturing operations and product reliability.
• Control rejections in externally purchased parts through supplier collaboration and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess and improve supplier quality capabilities.
• Supervise technicians in day-to-day inspection activities and maintain compliant documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Plant Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Participate in projects and part development activities supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Metrology expertise

Supplier management

Quality engineering

ERP handling (SAP)

English proficiency

Drawing reading

Education

B.E. Mechanical

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Role Description

Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence and ensuring the highest quality standards for engineered components? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

What You Will Be Doing

As a key part of the Supplier Quality team, you'll create impact by Driving supplier performance and quality improvements that directly strengthen our manufacturing operations and product reliability.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Control rejections in externally purchased parts through close supplier collaboration, driving corrective and improvement actions to achieve department KPIs
• Conduct periodical supplier audits to assess and improve supplier quality capabilities
• Supervise and direct technicians in day-to-day inspection activities, ensuring a safe and productive work environment
• Maintain department documentation, inspection tools, and equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate with Production, Plant Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to manage stakeholder expectations through timely communication and escalation
• Participate in organization-driven projects and part development activities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes You a Great Fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented mechanical engineer with deep metrology expertise, strong supplier management skills, and 10+ years of hands‐on experience in quality engineering within a medium or large engineering industry. We would also imagine that you have:

• B.E. (Mechanical) degree with 10-12 years of experience in a medium or large engineering industry
• Strong knowledge of metrology, inspection instruments, testing tools, and gauges
• Proficiency in drawing reading, material properties, manufacturing processes, and surface treatment/coating processes
• ERP handling skills (e.g., SAP) with good analytical thinking and written/spoken English proficiency

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier corrective action processes
• Team leadership or supervisory experience with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Ability to handle stress and conflicting situations with strong observation skills

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on‑demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com