Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

We’re Victaulic !

With more than 5.500 employees and 55 international facilities, Victaulic helps customers since 1919 in over 120 countries succeed in the global construction industry. From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to increase overall system durability in the most demanding construction projects and operating conditions. Learn more about how our innovative piping products and design services can engineer confidence into your build by visiting our website.

The Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will oversee supplier qualification and management activities across Europe and Africa. This includes product and process audits, development, corrective action, and production process evaluation/improvement. Collaborate with both new and existing suppliers.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to drive the supplier qualification process for existing and potential Victaulic suppliers, ensuring alignment with corporate procedures. You will also be responsible for qualifying new suppliers, products, and production processes in coordination with Sourcing and other relevant groups.
• Support all facets of the supplier quality management system, including first-piece approvals, periodic production inspections, product/process validations and enhancements, and the development and adherence of control plans. Manage non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Play a key role in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures. Lead team meetings for issues impacting product availability, ensuring effective communication of actions and status.
• Drive supplier development initiatives in collaboration with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group. Identify opportunities for improvement based on risk and benefit, covering areas such as enhanced inspections, technology utilization, mistake-proofing, capacity improvement, and quality management.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager.
• Initiate regular communication with internal customers to ensure clear identification and execution of quality objectives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supplier quality engineering role with proven success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
• Expertise in managing supplier quality to produce cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits aligned with industry standard QMS guidelines.
• Strong proficiency in fundamental quality engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, or equivalent international certification is highly desirable.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluent in English and preferably Dutch
• Willing to travel globally as needed.

What working at Victaulic offers

• Attractive remuneration package - including, a mobile phone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
• Part of a growing international company. You work in a modern and pleasant working environment with an open atmosphere.
• Personal growth - Cultivate personal growth through a well-defined career path offering annual progression opportunities. Receive extensive training and guidance.
• We focus on well-being by creating a positive team atmosphere where working, learning and caring go hand in hand. We do this by facilitating the organizations of various teambuilding and afterwork activities.
• Inspiring global work environment - working with teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and cultural.
• Hybrid work schedule.

At Victaulic, our success thrives on the ingenuity, passion, and dedication of our people – building a future of innovation together! Apply now!