Supplier Quality Engineer Senior

Role Summary

Responsible for driving Supplier Quality Improvements, working directly with suppliers on Supplier/Process Approvals (Audit), Part Qualification (Flowserve Part Approval Process [FPAP] ) and Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Resolution to include Containment, Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Action. Identify trends within accountable Supplier population and where deemed appropriate , engage central Supplier Development Team for further detailed supplier improvement support activity.

Your role

• Lead the deployment of problem solving and improvement plans with site suppliers.
• Partner with Divisional & Global Quality & Supply Chain to analyze data on supplier performance and identify areas of focus .
• Support in c ustomer complaints / e scapes problem solving (RCA/CA) .
• Perform verification audits to suppliers to ensure Corrective Action implementation and sustainability (Control Plan) .
• Lead process and product audits to suppliers to verify compliance on Flowserve expectations.
• Facilitate and/or lead PPAP programs as dictated by procurement strategy (preventive) or quality performance (corrective).
• Support the u pdate and maintenance of different Flowserve platforms: AVL, Assessment documentation, SCAR and CAPA registers.
• Work with a proactive approach with Site Supply Chain to assure Supplier KPIs compliance and reporting (Non-conformances, Rework, Scrap, First Pass Yield, Escapes, Warranties, Corrective Actions).
• Foster Continuous Improvement culture by leading projects associated with suppliers Cost of Poor Quality.
• Assure safety rules are followed as a moral authority in the suppliers’ facilities. Support m
• aintaining all Quality certifications for the business (ISO 9001:2015, others site specific) as well as external audits (customer or third party).
• Act with an enterprise and collaboration mindset .

Your Profile

• B achelor’s degree in engineering field (manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical)
• 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance , no leadership experience required .
• Previous experience in metal-mechanic industries and similar business .
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
• Ov erall k nowledge of API, ASME (Section II, V, VIII, IX) standards.
• Skilled in Team Oriented Problem Solving & Corrective Action management (8D, A3) .
• Prior e xperience leading APQP, PPAP, FAI, GD&T, C ontrol Plan (Core Tools)
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Practitioner or equivalent
• Skilled in data analysis and quality KPI performance management .
• Experience in Quality Software Systems
• English bilingual, business conversation.
• Must be able to travel both domestic and international 50% of time .
• Outgoing p roactive mindset and strong collaborative and communication skills .
• Understand project management tools to ensure effective and timely completion of project milestones.
• Use detailed process mapping tools to define and analyze quality workflows.
• Embrace and drive accountability and performance-based culture focused on operational excellence.
• Interact & guide the other functional areas including manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, production, and field service/repair to evaluate failure trends, product quality problems, and quality issues.
• Evaluate existing quality processes and systems for effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form with a wide variety of interested parties including both internal and external to Flowserve. Communicate effectively with associates at all levels, from the factory floor to executives at Flowserve and Customers.
• Adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.