Supplier Quality Engineer AP

Valmet; Pune District; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality professional in India to lead supplier qualification activities and ensure readiness for project deliveries. You will partner with Procurement to embed quality expectations, drive CAPA, and manage supplier performance across categories and projects.

The role requires hands-on audits, qualification activities, and strong communication with multiple functions. Domestic/international travel is anticipated, and English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 4 years in supplier quality or related roles.
• Experience in audits, inspections, and qualification activities.
• Travel 60–70% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits and first article inspections.
• Act as the primary supplier quality contact for assigned category(ies)/projects.
• Coordinate with Procurement to embed quality expectations in supplier agreements.
• Drive RCA and CAPA to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance.
• Lead supplier claim management and COPQ-related activities with Procurement.
• Support supplier coaching on quality tools and practices.
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance reviews with data-driven insights.
• Support sales project cases and new development projects.
• Coordinate with sourcing and Category for footprint changes.

Skills

APQP

Audits

NCR/CAPA

Qualification

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

8D

FMEA

Control Plan

SPC

Drawings

English

Cross-functional

Education

Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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.

Requirements: