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.

Job posting end date: 03/27/2025

Introduction and Team you will belong to

You will work within the Rubber & Polymet Supply Chain and be responsible for Quality Engineering of a manufacturing unit based at Canning vale that has a key role to contribute our Tier 1 journey by running and maintaining technically our globally standardized quality assurance processes to meet the requirements set in Quality Control Plans.

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:

• Runs and maintains the quality assurance process locally.
• Maintains and develops quality technologies in the unit (measurement devices and their capabilities and calibration)
• Maintains the quality data collection as part of quality assurance process
• Registers customer and stakeholder complaints and facilitates root cause analysis and elimination.
• Facilitates the implementation of quality targets and action plans.
• Participates the quality assurance development in the network of quality professionals locally and globally
• Supports and trains quality technology related competence to the operators
• Participates internal quality audits and certification audits
• Runs quality self-assessment annually as a teamwork together with quality professionals and unit management team and participates and contributes to quality roadmap creation
• Acts as a quality and continuous improvement ambassador and role model in quality, mentoring and coaching operators and office staff with practical approach. 
• Is a member of R&P SC Global Quality network

The successful candidate will possess the following:

You have a burning desire to take Rubber & Polymet Supply Chain manufacturing unit to Tier-1 level in regards of quality. You understand that it is possible by building efficient quality assurance system and implementing standard ways of working in it by having strong competence in quality technologies, manufacturing processes, product and process specifications and standards and continuous improvement

• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience on quality technologies (quality concepts and principles, measurement technology, calibration, data collection systems)
• Theoretical knowledge of daily management systems and methodologies and successful track record in implementing and running ISO 9001 requirements and continuous improvement practices.
• Over 5 years practical experience in quality engineering
• Bachelor/Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Certifications of ISO 9001 e.g. an internal auditor is an asset.
• English language (full professional proficiency) and local language in question (full professional proficiency)
• Microsoft Office 365 and general computer proficiency.
• SAP and data organizing and analysis skills
• Willing to learn
• Customer advocacy
• Experience in leadership; daily management systems, coaching and mentoring individuals in quality and improvement topics
• Experience in global working environment
• Ability to build trust and commitment to engage and motivate people
• Passion for systematic problem solving and getting things done
• Result oriented and data-driven
• Technical aptitude; deep understanding of product, production, and work processes
• Capability to develop and maintain relationships with technical process experts and owners, leaders, and employees at all levels.
• Deep understanding of standardization and process management
• Ability to see things with big picture -approach (total value flow)
• Teamwork skills of collaboration, sharing, reflection
• Strong interpersonal effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to present ideas logically and influence others toward actions

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