Global Supplier Quality Process Engineer

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer Program

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Supplier Quality Process Engineer to ensure quality and reliability of materials sourced globally. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to mitigate risks and drive improvements in supplier performance.

You will lead supplier audits, implement preventive measures, and manage APQP/PPAP activities while leveraging analytical tools to reduce defects and variability across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years in Supplier Quality/Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC and 8D corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality assessments and audits to ensure adherence to Xylem standards.
• Drive root cause investigation and corrective actions using 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Six Sigma tools.
• Manage PPAP, ISIR, Process Control Plans, and product validation with suppliers.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, improve repeatability, and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Engineering to specify quality requirements in supplier selection.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate containment, material disposition, and defect resolution activities.
• Support regulatory, customer, and third-party audits.
• Build strong supplier relationships and hold partners accountable for quality and delivery.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Audits

Root Cause

8D Process

CPK/SPC

PFMEA

Statistical Analysis

Reading Drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Supplier Quality Process Engineer to ensure quality and reliability of materials sourced globally. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to mitigate risks and drive improvements in supplier performance.

You will lead supplier audits, implement preventive measures, and manage APQP/PPAP activities while leveraging analytical tools to reduce defects and variability across the supply chain.