Supplier Quality Engineer

ppXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. /ph3THE ROLE: /h3pThe Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and company standards throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead supplier qualifications, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and supplier development activities, while supporting New Product Development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance and product quality. /ph3Principal Responsibilities: /h3ulliQualify, assess, and develop suppliers to meet company quality standards. /liliConduct supplier audits, including system and process audits. /liliLead root cause analysis related to supplier quality issues and non-conformances. /liliManage high impact suppliers' quality issues by coordinating containment actions to minimize impact on production and customers. /liliIdentify high-risk suppliers and establish improvement plans. /liliLead sampling activities and validation (PPAP) on different types of projects. /liliParticipate in design reviews and New Product Development (NPD) activities to preventively identify manufacturing risks, process limitations, and supplier capability gaps before supplier award and/or product launch. /liliMaintain successful relationships with supply, engineering, manufacturing, and other departments. /li /ulh3Qualifications: /h3pA bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials engineering) is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered At least 2 years of experience Good communication skill in written and spoken English is mandatory. /ph3Preferred Qualifications: /h3pAuditor certification/qualification Basic knowledge of APQP methods and tools Basic knowledge of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation Knowledge and competencies about fabrication and stamping processes is a plus /ppCONTRACT: Permanent - hybrid LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI) /ph3Benefits: /h3ullicompany bonus and company canteen /li /ulh3Travel: /h3ulli20-25% /li /ulpJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. /ppWant to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. /ppLearn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem ( /ppInclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. /ppLearn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. ( /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr