Supplier Quality Engineer

Xylem; Padova; Ibrido; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

company bonus

company canteen

Descrizione del lavoro

Xylem is seeking aSupplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure suppliers meet quality and regulatory standards across the product lifecycle. You will lead supplier qualifications, audits, and quality improvement initiatives, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance and product quality.

The role includes managing high-impact supplier quality issues, leading PPAP sampling, and supporting New Product Development to prevent risks before awards and launches.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

English (written & spoken)

Quality mindset

Formazione

Auditor certification/qualification

Strumenti

APQP methods

CMM operation

Fabrication & stamping processes

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• 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

• 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

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.