Supplier Quality Engineer (77290)

Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence and ensuring the highest quality standards for engineered components? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be managing end-to-end supplier quality activities for externally purchased parts — from controlling rejections and driving corrective actions to conducting audits and collaborating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable quality improvements. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing As a key part of the Supplier Quality team, you'll create impact by Driving supplier performance and quality improvements that directly strengthen our manufacturing operations and product reliability..

Your main responsibilities include: • Control rejections in externally purchased parts through close supplier collaboration, driving corrective and improvement actions to achieve department KPIs • Conduct periodical supplier audits to assess and improve supplier quality capabilities • Supervise and direct technicians in day-to-day inspection activities, ensuring a safe and productive work environment • Maintain department documentation, inspection tools, and equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance • Coordinate with Production, Plant Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to manage stakeholder expectations through timely communication and escalation • Participate in organization-driven projects and part development activities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives

What makes you a great fit Above all, you are a detail-oriented mechanical engineer with deep metrology expertise, strong supplier management skills, and 10+ years of hands-on experience in quality engineering within a medium or large engineering industry. We would also imagine that you have: • B.E. (Mechanical) degree with 10-12 years of experience in a medium or large engineering industry • Strong knowledge of metrology, inspection instruments, testing tools, and gauges • Proficiency in drawing reading, material properties, manufacturing processes, and surface treatment/coating processes • ERP handling skills (e.g., SAP) with good analytical thinking and written/spoken English proficiency It is a plus if you also: • Experience conducting supplier audits and driving supplier corrective action processes • Team leadership or supervisory experience with a positive, collaborative mindset • Ability to handle stress and conflicting situations with strong observation skills