Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer - North America

Valmet; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded pension plan

Job summary

Valmet seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality in supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance across assigned categories. You will work closely with Procurement to embed quality into sourcing decisions and project deliveries, leading audits and CAPA initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in supplier quality, hands-on audits, and strong knowledge of APQP, ISO standards, and lean methodologies within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles.
• Hands-on experience with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification, providing input on quality risks and technical compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits and first article inspections, ensuring readiness for projects.
• Act as primary supplier quality contact for assigned categories/projects and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with Procurement to embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding.
• Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues via RCA and CAPA.

Skills

Supplier quality

APQP

Audits

NCR/CAPA

ISO standards

Quality tools

Quality drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BSc in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NCR/CAPA tools

Job description

Valmet seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality in supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance across assigned categories. You will work closely with Procurement to embed quality into sourcing decisions and project deliveries, leading audits and CAPA initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in supplier quality, hands-on audits, and strong knowledge of APQP, ISO standards, and lean methodologies within manufacturing environments.