Supplier Quality Engineer, AP

Valmet; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Supplier Quality lead for India (Maharashtra) to drive supplier qualification, audits, and CAPA for complex projects. The role involves close collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Projects to ensure readiness and compliance across supplier networks.

The candidate should bring 4+ years of supplier quality experience, hands-on auditing, knowledge of ISO/QHSE standards, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial QA.
• Experience in capital projects or low-volume/high-complexity production preferred.
• Hands-on supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally 60–70%.
• Fluent in English; local language skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification, input on quality risks and compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits and first article inspections.
• Act as primary supplier quality contact, managing delivery performance.
• Embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding processes.
• Drive CAPA and RCA to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks.
• Lead supplier claim management, validate COPQ, support recovery with Procurement.
• Support supplier coaching on quality tools to foster self-inspection.
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance reviews.
• Support sales project cases and new development projects.
• Coordinate with sourcing for footprint changes.

Skills

Supplier quality processes

Manufacturing processes

Quality tools

QHSE standards

Technical drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

HSE compliance

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification, providing input on quality risks, capabilities, and technical compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections, ensuring readiness for project deliveries.
• Act as the primary supplier quality contact for assigned category(ies)/projects, managing supplier delivery performance.
• Coordinate with Procurement to embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding processes.
• Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and enable proactive risk mitigation and explore development opportunities.
• Lead and track supplier claim management activities by initiating claims, validating cost of poor quality (COPQ), and supporting claim recovery with Procurement.
• Support supplier coaching on quality tools and practices to foster self-inspection, problem-solving, and capability growth.
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance reviews with data-driven insights for continuous improvement and escalation when needed.
• Support sales project cases and new development projects.
• Coordinate with sourcing and Category for footprint changes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of supplier quality processes (APQP, Audits, NCR/CAPA, qualification)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, machining, welding, fabrication and surface preparation)
• Competence in quality tools and techniques (8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, root cause analysis)
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related QHSE standards
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and quality specifications
• Ability to collaborate across functions (Procurement, Assurance, Engineering, Projects) and with suppliers
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma is a plus
• Go along with company HSE procedures and practices

Experience & Education

• Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
• At least 04 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
• Experience in multi-cultural and multi-national environment is plus.
• This position requires domestic/international travel (60% -70%) and depuations.
• Good communication in English and fluent in local language.