Supplier Quality Engineer

Xylem

Supplier Quality Engineer at Xylem, a leading water technology company. Solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving measurable impact across a global supply base.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeDubois • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead rapid response investigations, driving root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions
Conduct and support supplier audits, identifying gaps and implementing sustainable improvements
Develop and manage supplier scorecards, turning performance data into action
Partner with Engineering to define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements and robust gaging plans
Support new product launches, ensuring suppliers are ready from day one
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across global suppliers
Ensure effective execution of PPAP, APQP, SPC, and other quality frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce risk, improve reliability, and exceed customer expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 -7 years in a manufacturing quality environment
Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Electro -mechanical experience (plastic molding, machining, stamping, casting, PCBA, etc.)
Expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, and process capability (CpK)
Working knowledge of ISO quality systems
Experience with tools like MiniTab or similar statistical software
Confidence leading audits, influencing suppliers, and driving accountability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
Willingness to travel up to 25% within North America

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision plans
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

root cause analysis8DSPCprocess capabilityCpKsupplier auditsPPAPAPQPCTQ requirementsgaging plans

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingaccountabilitycommunicationstakeholder managementcollaborationcontinuous improvementrisk reductionreliability improvementcustomer expectation management