Supplier Quality Engineer

Xylem; Italia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Canteen

Job summary

Xylem, a global leader in water technology, invites applications for a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Montecchio Maggiore. The role focuses on qualifying suppliers, conducting audits, and driving quality improvements across the product lifecycle, including NPD collaboration.

With a engineering background and at least two years of experience, you will lead root cause analyses, containment actions, and supplier development, while working in a hybrid setup to support production and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Good communication in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, assess, and develop suppliers to meet quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits (system and process) and PPAP activities.
• Lead root cause analysis for supplier quality issues and non-conformances.
• Coordinate containment actions with production to minimize impact.
• Identify high-risk suppliers and create improvement plans.
• Participate in design reviews and NPD to mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships across supply, engineering, and manufacturing.

Skills

Quality assurance

Audits

Root cause analysis

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier development

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

APQP methods

CMM operation

Fabrication & stamping processes

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE:

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and company standards throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead supplier qualifications, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and supplier development activities, while supporting New Product Development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance and product quality.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Qualify, assess, and develop suppliers to meet company quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits, including system and process audits.
• Lead root cause analysis related to supplier quality issues and non-conformances.
• Manage high impact suppliers' quality issues by coordinating containment actions to minimize impact on production and customers.
• Identify high-risk suppliers and establish improvement plans.
• Lead sampling activities and validation (PPAP) on different types of projects.
• Participate in design reviews and New Product Development (NPD) activities to preventively identify manufacturing risks, process limitations, and supplier capability gaps before supplier award and/or product launch.
• Maintain successful relationships with supply, engineering, manufacturing, and other departments.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials engineering) is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered At least 2 years of experience Good communication skill in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Auditor certification/qualification Basic knowledge of APQP methods and tools Basic knowledge of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation Knowledge and competencies about fabrication and stamping processes is a plus

CONTRACT: Permanent - hybrid LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)

Benefits:

• company bonus and company canteen

Travel:

• 20-25%

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/)

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.

Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)