Supplier Quality Specialist

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.

Job posting end date: 03/27/2025

Introduction and Team you will belong to

We seek a highly motivated QA/QC professional to join our Services Asia Pacific and Australia (APA) Strategic Sourcing team. This role will involve the supplier's QA/ QC activities in Asia Pacific and Australia, with regular travel to Southeast Asia.

Who we are?

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 process expertise.

Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

Our culture

Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Inspections are done according to Australian Standards, American Standards, and Client Specifications.
• Documenting and witnessing welding procedures, production welds and welder qualifications to relevant standards.
• Visual inspection, including NDT surface methods
• Dimension measurement of machined items
• Interpret and cross-check survey data
• Coating inspection of structures is performed upon completion and during application.
• Packing and loadout inspection
• Coordinate technical queries
• Expediting the job according to the agreed manufacturing schedule
• Check and sign off ITP hold points
• Progressive verification of MDR and release sign-off 
• Compile and submit weekly inspection reports.
• Attend progress meetings
• Failure Investigations and NCR Closeout
• Root cause Analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Carry out vendor capability audit and sustainability audit using the standard template
• Drive and implement Metso sustainability programme   

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Essential

• Ten-plus years of experience in QA/QC within the heavy-fabrication industry
• Experience in Stockyard bulk material handling machines such as Car Dumpers, Stacker Reclaimers and Apron Feeders will be an added advantage
• Experience in 1554 Part 5 welding inspections and improvements
•  International Welding Engineer - Certificate AU/IWE/0099
• CSWIP 3.2.2 Senior Welding Inspector
• AS2214 Certification of Welding Supervisors
• Magnetic Particle Testing, AINDT LEVEL II
• Penetrant Testing, AINDT LEVEL II
• Radiographic Testing, AINDT LEVEL II
• NACE Coating Inspector Level 2
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced in managing a global vendor base.
• Experienced in negotiating commercial terms and conditions. 
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, positively contributing to the organisation's culture.
• Ability to articulate, engage and analyse situations, seeking practical solutions for a positive outcome.

Desirable

• Experience in SAP, Power BI, Jagger Pool 4 Tool
• Occupational Health and Safety Induction Training
• ISO 9001: 2015 Lead Auditor
• Experience in using Total Station for checking alignment and dimensions
• Experience using Micrometre and vernier callipers

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, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• 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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We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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 process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial