Supplier Quality Engineer

Grundfos GmbH; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Parental support

Paid volunteering leave

Learning & development programmes

Job summary

Grundfos in Chennai, India, seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead end-to-end supplier quality activities for externally purchased parts, drive corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvements to strengthen product reliability.

The ideal candidate is a BE (Mechanical) with 10–12 years of experience in a medium/large engineering setting, has deep metrology expertise, SAP proficiency, and excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• BE (Mechanical) with 10–12 years in a medium/large engineering industry.
• Deep metrology expertise and knowledge of inspection instruments, tools and gauges.
• Strong drawing reading and material properties knowledge; familiar with manufacturing processes and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Control rejections in externally purchased parts and drive corrective actions to meet KPIs.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess and improve supplier quality capabilities.
• Supervise technicians during day-to-day inspection activities and ensure safe, productive work environments.
• Maintain department documentation, inspection tools, and equipment for measurement accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Production, Plant Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics to manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Metrology

Supplier management

English proficiency

Drawing reading

Education

BE (Mechanical)

Tools

SAP

Job 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.

As our new Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be managing end-to-end supplier quality activities for externally purchased parts — from controlling rejections and driving corrective actions to conducting audits and collaborating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable quality improvements. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

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.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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