Supplier Quality Engineer

Victaulic; Drezdenko; Presencial; PLN 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Attractive remuneration package

Modern working environment

Career progression opportunities

Team-building and afterwork activities

Global collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Victaulic seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee qualification and management of suppliers across Europe, ensuring materials meet strict quality standards. You will audit, validate, and improve processes while coordinating with Sourcing and other teams.

You will drive corrective actions, monitor supplier performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Victaulic’s supply chain across Europe.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related technical field.
• Practical experience with supplier qualification, supplier audits, corrective actions and quality documentation.
• Languages: fluent Polish, (Upper) Intermediate English (B2/C1) - written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to drive the supplier qualification process for existing and potential Victaulic suppliers, ensuring alignment with corporate procedures.
• Plan and perform supplier, product, and process audits while supporting first-piece approvals, product and process validations, and production inspections.
• Support all facets of the supplier quality management system, including periodic production inspections, product/process validations and enhancements, and the development and adherence of control plans.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications, drawings, quality requirements, and process expectations.
• Play a key role in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures. Lead team meetings for issues impacting product availability, ensuring effective communication of actions and status.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality metrics, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive supplier development initiatives in collaboration with the Supplier Development Engineering Team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement based on risk and benefit, covering areas such as enhanced inspections, technology utilization, mistake-proofing, capacity improvement, and quality management.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager.
• Initiate regular communication with internal customers to ensure clear identification and execution of quality objectives.

Conocimientos

Audits

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

MS Office (Excel)

Quality tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA)

ISO 9001 knowledge

Descripción del empleo

We’re Victaulic! With more than 6.000 employees and 55 international facilities, Victaulic helps customers since 1919 in over 120 countries succeed in the global construction industry. From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to increase overall system durability in the most demanding construction projects and operating conditions. Learn more about how our innovative piping products and design services can engineer confidence into your build by visiting our website.

Job Description

The Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will oversee supplier qualification and management activities across Europe. This includes product and process audits, development, corrective action, supplier performance monitoring, and production process evaluation and improvement. Collaborate with both new and existing suppliers to ensure that supplied materials and components meet Victaulic’s quality standards and specifications.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to drive the supplier qualification process for existing and potential Victaulic suppliers, ensuring alignment with corporate procedures. You will also be responsible for qualifying new suppliers, products, and production processes in coordination with Sourcing and other relevant groups.
• Plan and perform supplier, product, and process audits while supporting first-piece approvals, product and process validations, and production inspections.
• Support all facets of the supplier quality management system, including periodic production inspections, product/process validations and enhancements, and the development and adherence of control plans. Manage non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications, drawings, quality requirements, and process expectations.
• Play a key role in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures. Lead team meetings for issues impacting product availability, ensuring effective communication of actions and status.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality metrics, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive supplier development initiatives in collaboration with the Supplier Development Engineering Team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement based on risk and benefit, covering areas such as enhanced inspections, technology utilization, mistake-proofing, capacity improvement, and quality management.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager.
• Initiate regular communication with internal customers to ensure clear identification and execution of quality objectives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering or similar technical quality role.
• Practical experience with supplier qualification, supplier audits, corrective actions and quality documentation.
• Languages: fluent Polish, (Upper) Intermediate English (B2/C1) - written and spoken.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA.
• Experience with product/process validation and first article / first-piece approval processes.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 or comparable quality management system requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, ownership and project coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, MS Copilot.
• Willingness to travel extensively to suppliers across Europe and globally as needed (up to 60%).

What Working At Victaulic Offers

• Attractive remuneration package
• Part of a growing international company. You work in a modern and pleasant working environment with an open atmosphere.
• Personal growth - Cultivate personal growth through a well-defined career path offering annual progression opportunities. Receive extensive training and guidance.
• We focus on well-being by creating a positive team atmosphere where working, learning and caring go hand in hand. We do this by facilitating the organizations of various teambuilding and afterwork activities.
• Inspiring global work environment - working with teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, both professionally and culturally.

At Victaulic, our success thrives on the ingenuity, passion, and dedication of our people – building a future of innovation together!