Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Driven by our Purpose, we are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With more than 16,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. We support more than 10,000 customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally.
Join a company where the people challenge themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. You will be part of a team known for its industry-leading talent, unparalleled portfolio, and unmatched commitment to customer success. Flowserve’s culture promotes recognition and rewards creativity, hard work, and commitment. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve
Supplier Quality Engineer Specialist
Role Summary:
Responsible for driving Supplier Quality Improvements, working directly with suppliers on Supplier/Process Approvals (Audit), Part Qualification (Flowserve Part Approval Process [FPAP]) and Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Resolution to include Containment, Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Action. Identify trends within accountable Supplier population and where deemed appropriate, engage central Supplier Development Team for further detailed supplier improvement support activity.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the deployment of problem solving and improvement plans with suppliers.
- Partner with manufacturing sites and Global Quality to analyze data on supplier performance and identify areas of focus.
- Support in customer complaints / escapes problem solving (RCA/CA).
- Perform verification audits to suppliers to ensure Corrective Action implementation and sustainability (Control Plan).
- Lead process and product audits to suppliers to verify compliance on Flowserve expectations.
- Facilitate and/or lead PPAP programs as dictated by procurement strategy (preventive) or quality performance (corrective).
- Support the update and maintenance of different Flowserve platforms: AVL, Assessment documentation, SCAR and CAPA registers.
- Work with a proactive approach to assure Supplier KPIs compliance and reporting (Non-conformances, Rework, Scrap, First Pass Yield, Escapes, Warranties, Corrective Actions).
- Foster Continuous Improvement culture by leading projects associated with suppliers Cost of Poor Quality.
- Assure safety rules are followed as a moral authority in the suppliers’ facilities.
- Support maintaining all Quality certifications for the business (ISO 9001:2015, others site specific) as well as external audits (customer or third party).
- Act with an enterprise and collaboration mindset
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering field (manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical)
- 8 years of experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, no leadership experience required.
- Previous experience in metal-mechanic industries and similar business.
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- Overall knowledge of API, ASME (Section II, V, VIII, IX) standards.
- Skilled in Team Oriented Problem Solving & Corrective Action management (8D, A3).
- Prior experience leading APQP, PPAP, FAI, GD&T, Control Plan (Core Tools)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent.
- Skilled in data analysis and quality KPI performance management.
- Experience in Quality Software Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- English bilingual, business conversation.
- Must be able to travel both domestic and international 50% of time.
- Outgoing proactive mindset and strong collaborative and communication skills
Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!
