North America Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead Quality

Valmet; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Job summary

Valmet in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our supply base and drive quality in projects. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, and first article inspections, partnering with procurement to embed quality in project decisions.

You will apply APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, and ISO standards to prevent defects, perform RCA/CAPA, and mentor suppliers toward LEAN excellence. A technical degree and 3+ years in SQE are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of APQP, audits, NCR/CAPA, and qualification processes.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, welding.
• Proficiency with quality tools and techniques (8D, FMEA, SPC).
• Understanding ISO 9001/14001/45001 and related QHSE standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Collaborative work across Procurement, Assurance, Engineering and Projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; follow-through.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification.
• Lead supplier qualification processes including audits and first article inspections.
• Act as primary supplier quality contact for assigned categories/projects.
• Embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding.
• Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues via RCA and CAPA.
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits and Gemba walks.
• Support COPQ validation and supplier claim management.
• Coach suppliers on quality tools and LEAN practices.
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance reviews.

Skills

APQP & Audits

Manufacturing processes (casting, Mach

Quality tools & techniques (8D, FMEA,

ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge

Technical drawings & specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & problem-solving

Lean Six Sigma (cert a plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Valmet in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our supply base and drive quality in projects. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, and first article inspections, partnering with procurement to embed quality in project decisions.

You will apply APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, and ISO standards to prevent defects, perform RCA/CAPA, and mentor suppliers toward LEAN excellence. A technical degree and 3+ years in SQE are expected.