Supplier Quality Engineer

Valmet

Supplier Quality Engineer ensuring excellence in supplier quality management at Valmet. Collaborating with Procurement and managing supplier qualification and performance across multiple projects.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAppleton • North Carolina, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, audits, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in quality tools and techniques, with a strong ability to collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement.

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Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA)Quality Tools and Techniques (8D, FMEA, SPC)ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

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Hard Skills

Supplier AuditsSupplier QualificationQuality AssuranceTechnical Drawing InterpretationManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

APQPControl PlanStatistical Process Control (SPC)

Industry Keywords

Quality ManagementCapital ProjectsLow-Volume/High-Complexity ProductionGemba WalksCost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To ensure supplier quality excellence by managing qualification, performance, and development of assigned category(ies) suppliers
Works closely with Procurement to embed quality into supplier selection and project-based sourcing decisions
Proactively driving defect prevention, supplier capability building, and compliance with Valmet’s standards at the source
Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification, providing input on quality risks, capabilities, and technical compliance
Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections, ensuring readiness for project deliveries
Act as the primary supplier quality contact for the assigned category(ies)/projects, managing supplier quality and punctuality performance
Coordinate with Procurement to embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding processes
Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and enable proactive risk mitigation and explore development opportunities
Support Procurement with supplier claim management activities, validating cost of poor quality (COPQ)
Support supplier coaching on quality tools and practices to foster self-inspection, problem-solving, LEAN, and capability development
Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance reviews with data-driven insights for continuous improvement and escalation when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
At least 3 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles
Experience in capital projects or low-volume/high-complexity production environments preferred
Hands-on experience with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities
Exposure to project-based procurement, customer-facing quality, or field quality is a plus
Good knowledge of supplier quality processes (APQP, Audits, NCR/CAPA, qualification)
Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, machining, welding, fabrication)
Competence in quality tools and techniques (8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, root cause analysis)
Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related QHSE standards
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and quality specifications
Ability to collaborate across functions (Procurement, Assurance, Engineering, Projects) and with suppliers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan