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.