Supplier Quality Engineer – NA: Elevate Quality

Valmet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded registered pension plan

Job summary

Valmet in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage qualification, performance, and development of assigned suppliers. You will work with Procurement to embed quality into supplier selection and project-based sourcing decisions, driving defect prevention and compliance with Valmet's standards.

The role requires hands-on supplier audits, NCR/CAPA, and data-driven supplier scorecards, with opportunities to lead continuous improvement across casting, machining, welding, and

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality processes (APQP, audits, NCR/CAPA).
• Hands-on with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities.
• Strong ability to interpret quality specifications and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement on supplier selection, evaluating quality risks.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits and first article inspections.
• Serve as primary supplier quality contact for assigned categories/projects.
• Embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding.
• Drive RCA and CAPA to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Conduct supplier visits and process audits to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

APQP & quality audits

NCR/CAPA and 8D

Supplier qualification

Technical drawings

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

Valmet in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage qualification, performance, and development of assigned suppliers. You will work with Procurement to embed quality into supplier selection and project-based sourcing decisions, driving defect prevention and compliance with Valmet's standards.

The role requires hands-on supplier audits, NCR/CAPA, and data-driven supplier scorecards, with opportunities to lead continuous improvement across casting, machining, welding, and