Engineer / Senior Engineer Supplier Quality (Turkey)

Position Title:

Engineer/Sr.Engineer - Supplier Quality

Organization/Location:

Xylem Global Procumbent-Türkiye

Reporting Line:

DGM - Supplier Quality

Part 1.Describe the Position

Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer shall participate in Xylem Global Procurement sourcing processes and assume ongoing responsibilities for supplier quality management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Foster the relationship of the supplier and Xylem manufacturing sites through supplier engagement of their business activities
• Deploy quality system audits and manufacturing process control assessments of the assigned suppliers by utilizing a structured review methodology.
• Support sourcing transition projects. The activities include but not limited to:

• Being delegated to implement supplier quality assessment for new suppliers
• Supporting on improving activities to ensure the assigned suppliers have capable quality systems to meet quality level commitments to Xylem.
• Participating project technical reviews
• Solving quality/technical issues to ensure the transition to be achieved per the determined schedule.

• Utilize quality tools to lead continuous improving activities on quality and delivery. Tools include but not limited to:

• DMAIC
• LSS
• （Root Cause Analysis）8D report

• Perform onsite inspection to ensure conformance prior to shipment as required.

• Sample
• PPAP
• Pilot run
• Mass production

• Organize or directly undertake supplier training. Training programs include but not limited to:

• Xylem requirements
• Quality tools
• Industrial standards
• Quality Management system knowledge and quality audit skills.

• Support GCs to settle difficulties in the areas of delivery, quality, capacity and technique per request.
• Follow and obey rules in COC and Personal Handbook
• Other jobs assigned by leaders

Part 2. Describe the Person

Relative experience, educational background and skills desired.

• Bachelor of  Engineering. Or an equivalent degree and/or pertinent experience (see below).
• Technical knowledge and experience in casting is a must. Very hands on and be able to solve onsite technical and quality problem practically.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in a casting production & machining environment.
• Good in English Communication
• Demonstrated capabilities of performing supplier assessments– both at a quality systems level of ISO 9000 and at a technical level
• Demonstrated knowledge of utilizing quality tools to implement continuous improvement for supplier quality and delivery.
• Analytical and problem solving skill is a requirement. Even facing unfamiliar field, be energetic to analyze and find a solution.
• Ability to read and interpret complex part drawings, diagrams and qualification requirements.
• Knowledge of various measurement methods, and inspection equipment and tools typically utilized in a manufacturing environment. Able to perform quality checks using basic inspection tools.
• Pump Industry experience will be a plus.
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese (written and oral).
• Ability to travel if required and heavy travel requirements – up to 50%.
•  Continuous Improvement Mindset
•  Good team spirit and cross-boundary collaboration
•  Work independently
•  Self-motivated
•  Personally disciplined