Supplier Quality Engineer

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Introduction

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer, Minerals to join our Supplier Quality team. You will be responsible for performing product audits on delivered equipment, ensuring all scope and quality requirements meet project standards. This involves evaluating complex products and fabrication processes, monitoring supplier performance, and driving corrective and preventive actions. Your role is crucial in ensuring product compliance, strengthening supplier quality, and supporting operational excellence.

In this position, you will report to the Manager, Supply & Procurement USA.

This position is mainly located in York,PA, however it involves up to 20% global travel, often on short notice.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of supplier quality and manufacturing quality experts dedicated to ensuring product compliance, enhancing supplier performance, and delivering reliable, high-quality equipment to customers. We are currently working on supplier audits, quality improvement initiatives, NCR/EA management, and supplier development activities.

We collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, suppliers, and end customers. Our team culture is built on professionalism, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong commitment to quality. Team members are located in various regions globally.

What you'll do

• Conduct product audits and inspections to verify compliance with technical and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain QA documentation, including Quality Plans, ITPs, procedures, and Supplier Quality Manuals.
• Identify nonconformances, issue NCRs, perform RCAs, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan, conduct, and close supplier audits, ensuring timely follow-up on findings.
• Manage Exception Approvals, Goods Movements, and Quality Notes with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support supplier development activities, re-audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Host customers during inspections and support technical and quality review activities.
• Prepare quality reports and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, procurement, and project teams.

Who you are

• You have a Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or a related technical field.
• You bring 5+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing.
• You have strong knowledge of welding, machining, casting, and international codes (AWS, CWB, ASME, EN).
• You are familiar with NDT techniques, especially UT and MPI.
• You have experience auditing and inspecting suppliers, ideally within the USA.
• You are self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable making decisions.
• You have strong communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• You are adaptable to changing business needs and capable of navigating diverse cultures.
• Nice to have: Experience with auditing methodologies, quality cost management, or supplier chargeback processes.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards -Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.


Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.


Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.


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