Senior Engineer, SQM, EMEA

Are you an experienced SQM Engineer who wants to work in a truly global role?
At Valmet, we are shaping the future of sustainable solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and delivering customer value across the entire lifecycle—from raw material to finished product. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment, we invite you to grow with us.

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated person to ensure supplier quality excellence by managing qualification, performance, and development of assigned category(ies) suppliers. The SQM Senior Engineer works closely with Procurement and Engineering to embed quality into supplier selection and project-based sourcing decisions, while proactively driving defect prevention, supplier capability building, and compliance with Valmet's standards at the source.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement during supplier selection and qualification, providing input on quality risks, capabilities, and technical compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections, ensuring readiness for project deliveries.
• Act as the primary supplier quality contact for the assigned category(ies)/projects, managing supplier quality and punctuality performance.
• Coordinate with Procurement to embed quality expectations in supplier agreements and onboarding processes.
• Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) in a cross-functional environment.
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and enable proactive risk mitigation and explore development opportunities.
• Lead and track supplier claim management activities by initiating claims, validating cost of poor quality (COPQ), and supporting claim recovery with Procurement.
• Coach peers and suppliers on quality tools and practices to foster self-inspection, problem-solving, LEAN, and capability development.
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and performance reviews with data-driven insights for continuous improvement and escalation when needed.

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Need

• Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
• At least 7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles
• Experience in capital projects or low-volume/high-complexity production environments preferred
• Hands-on experience with supplier audits, inspections, and qualification activities
• Exposure to project-based procurement, customer-facing quality, or field quality is a plus
• Expertise in supplier quality processes (APQP, Audits, NCR/CAPA, qualification)
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, machining, welding, fabrication)
• Proficient in quality tools and techniques (8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, root cause analysis)
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related QHSE standards
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and quality specifications
• Skilled in collaborating across functions (Procurement, Assurance, Engineering, Projects) and with suppliers
• Proficiency in English. Other languages are an asset
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma is a plus

We Offer
In return, we offer you an interesting work environment, demanding position working within a global industry leader and the support of Valmet's global network. With us you are working in a team that contributes to the success of the organization as well as find opportunities for personal development.

Additional Information
To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than November 28th, 2025. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period.

Do you want to know more?
For further information about the position, please contact
Jesse Mielonen
Manager, SQM, EMEA, Packaging and Tissue

tel on calling time (Finnish time)

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact
Wiktoria Miedzińska
, Recruiter

Next Steps
Your profile will be reviewed during November.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.

This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.

Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview.

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
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