Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Long Description
Are you passionate about driving supplier excellence and ensuring world-class quality standards across a global supply chain? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Senior Supplier Quality Developer, you'll be partnering with suppliers to elevate quality performance and develop robust processes that ensure Grundfos delivers reliable, high-quality products to customers worldwide. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Supplier Quality team, you'll create impact by driving continuous improvement across our supplier base to strengthen product reliability and reduce quality risks throughout the supply chain.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Lead supplier quality development activities including audits, assessments, and capability evaluations to ensure compliance with Grundfos standards
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA) with suppliers to resolve quality issues effectively and prevent recurrence
- Develop and implement supplier improvement plans using APQP, PPAP, and other advanced quality tools to elevate supplier performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate quality requirements into supplier selection and development
- Cost optimization through identifying improvement opportunities in process or product
- Support new product introduction by qualifying suppliers and validating component quality through structured approval processes
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a quality-driven professional with deep expertise in supplier development, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence and coach suppliers toward sustained performance improvement. We'd also imagine that you are/have:
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in Stainless Steel Investment Casting Foundry in manufacturing environment or sourcing of the SS casting components
- Strong working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving
- Proven ability to lead supplier audits and drive corrective actions to closure
It's a plus if you also:
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949)
- Experience working with suppliers in pump, motor, or industrial component manufacturing
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
You'll also be available for travelling up to 120 days per year.
Why you'll love working here
Day to day, you can look forward to:
- A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
- Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
- On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
Join Grundfos, apply today!