Manager / Sr. Manager - Quality (Supplier Development)

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Job Title: Manager / Sr. Manager – Quality (Supplier Development)

Role Summary

Lead supplier quality development initiatives to ensure robust, compliant, and scalable supply chains. Drive quality excellence across fabrication suppliers with a strong focus on ASME-certified pressure vessels (including duplex stainless steel), welding, and manufacturing processes. Act as the key interface between engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to ensure zero-defect delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Development & Localization

• Drive localization of critical equipment, fabricated assemblies, and pressure vessels from global to regional suppliers
• Qualify and develop suppliers for ASME Section VIII Div. 1/2 compliant pressure vessels, especially duplex and super duplex materials
• Build supplier capability in welding, forming, machining, NDT, PWHT, and surface treatment processes
• Support cost optimization through localization while maintaining global quality standards

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure supplier adherence to ASME codes, ASTM standards, PED (where applicable), and customer specifications
• Review and approve supplier QAPs, WPS/PQR, WPQ, ITPs, and manufacturing procedures
• Drive compliance to material traceability, PMI (Positive Material Identification), and heat treatment requirements for duplex steels
• Monitor and improve supplier quality KPIs: defects, NCRs, COPQ, rework, and warranty performance

Fabrication & Welding Expertise

• Provide technical guidance on fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, and heavy structures
• Ensure proper control of duplex stainless steel welding (heat input, interpass temp, ferrite control)
• Oversee critical processes like fit-up, welding, NDT (RT/UT/PT/MT), hydrotesting, and final inspection
• Support root cause analysis of fabrication-related failures and implement corrective/preventive actions

Supplier Qualification & Audits

• Lead supplier audits: Technical, Quality, ASME, Sustainability, and Requalification audits
• Assess supplier capabilities for U-stamp certification readiness and compliance
• Drive audit closure actions and supplier maturity improvement plans
• Develop strategic supplier base with long-term quality and delivery reliability

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify early risks in supplier manufacturing and implement mitigation plans
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, RCA, FMEA, Six Sigma tools
• Drive zero-defect mindset and continuous improvement culture across suppliers
• Support digitalization and standardization of supplier quality processes

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as the quality interface between engineering, procurement, project management, and manufacturing teams
• Support new product development (NPD)
• Ensure alignment between design requirements and supplier manufacturing capabilities
• Prevent late-stage escalations through proactive engagement

Documentation & Certification

• Ensure proper documentation for ASME Data Books, MDRs (Manufacturing Data Records), and compliance dossiers
• Review and approve inspection reports, NDT reports, and certification packages
• Interface with third-party inspection agencies (TPIA), customers, and regulatory bodies

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 15+ years of experience in supplier quality, fabrication, or pressure vessel manufacturing
• Strong expertise in ASME codes (Section VIII, Section IX) and pressure vessel compliance
• Proven experience with duplex and super duplex stainless-steel fabrication and welding metallurgy
• NDT Level II certification (ASNT or equivalent) with strong knowledge of RT, UT, PT, MT techniques and interpretation
• Hands-on experience in review and approval of WPS, PQR, WPQ, ITPs, and NDT procedures
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / CSWIP or equivalent certification (preferred)
• Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001 (preferred)
• Exposure to PED, EN standards, or international codes is an added advantage

Key Skills

• Deep knowledge of fabrication & Machining processes and pressure vessel manufacturing
• Strong understanding of materials (duplex, super duplex, alloys)
• Expertise in supplier audits, qualification, and development
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Success Metrics

• Reduction in supplier defects and NCRs
• Increased localization.
• Supplier capability enhancement and audit scores
• Reduced rework/warranty cos

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Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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