Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, EMEA at Valmet Inc

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Audits, Documentation Reviews, First Article Inspections, LEAN Principles, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Quality Tools, ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Ready to drive supplier quality excellence? If you are passionate about quality and collaboration, join us as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer and make a real impact. In this role, you will lead supplier qualification, performance improvement, and proactive risk mitigation. You will work closely with Procurement and Engineering to embed quality into sourcing decisions and drive defect prevention. This is your opportunity to influence supplier development and contribute to a sustainable future. What you’ll do Collaborate with Procurement during supplier selection and qualification, assessing quality risks and compliance. Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections. Act as the primary supplier quality contact for assigned categories/projects and manage performance. Drive resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and enable proactive risk mitigation. Expectations for you Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technical field, e.g. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering At least 7 years of experience in supplier quality or industrial quality assurance roles. Expertise in quality tools and standards (APQP, ISO 9001, NCR/CAPA, FMEA, SPC). Knowledge of LEAN principles and ability to apply continuous improvement practices is seen as advantage Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, other languages is seen as advantage Ability to travel as required for supplier visits and audits. To succeed in this role You need deep expertise in supplier quality processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions. Hands-on experience with audits, inspections, and supplier development is essential. We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value We offer Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to our success. Our team-oriented and international work environment fosters innovation, making it ideal for development-minded individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. We value our employees and offer a variety of local benefits, up-to-date work tools, and a range of learning opportunities. Want to know more? Ready to take the next step? If you any have questions about the role, please contact Vivek Nigam, Director, Supplier Quality Management via email: vivek.nigam@valmet.com Please fill in the electronic application form as soon as possible, but no later than February 28th, 2026. Please attach your CV and salary request. Please kindly note that we do not accept applications or CVs via email. We’ll use a variety of selection methods in the recruitment process, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews. The collective agreement for senior salaried employees will be applied to this position. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. Join the team – and lead the way with us! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier qualification, performance improvement, and proactive risk mitigation. Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering to embed quality into sourcing decisions and drive defect prevention.