Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/18/2026

INTRODUCTION:

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Quality Engineer to support supplier quality assurance and improvement activities across Southeast Asia. The role focuses on executing supplier qualification, product and process quality controls, inspections, audits, nonconformance resolution, and corrective-action follow-up to ensure supplied products meet Metso drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and customer expectations.

You will work closely with Business Line quality teams, Procurement, engineering, manufacturing, inspection partners, and suppliers. The position reports to the Minerals Supplier Quality Manager and contributes through strong technical execution, disciplined follow-up, and practical problem-solving rather than people-management responsibility.

This position is based (located) in Southeast Asia (Vietnam), and we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements. It involves at least 35% of travel to the suppliers, manufacturing sites in the region and all other Metso suppliers and Metso Locations all around the world. 

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.

Team You Belong To

You will join a global team of quality professionals dedicated to supplier quality improvement and harmonization. The team works with Business Lines, local Hubs, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders, with a strong focus on customer value, high ambition, collaboration, openness, and accountability. Our team culture is all about putting the customer at the center, always having high ambition, getting it done together, and being open and honest

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Execute supplier qualifications and periodic audits, document findings, agree corrective actions, and verify closure and effectiveness.
• Review supplier manufacturing and quality plans, inspection and test plans, procedures, certificates, and quality records against applicable requirements.
• Perform or coordinate source inspections, manufacturing surveillance, and pre-shipment quality checks at supplier facilities.
• Confirm that supplied products comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, purchase-order requirements, and customer-contracted quality expectations.
• Lead the technical investigation of supplier nonconformities using structured root-cause methods and follow corrective and preventive actions through effective closure.
• Support qualification and development of new suppliers by implementing Metso quality requirements and verifying manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor supplier quality performance, identify recurring issues and process risks, and implement practical improvement actions with suppliers and Procurement.
• Provide technical quality support for welding, casting, machining, fabrication, and related heavy-industry manufacturing processes.
• Participate in first article inspections, process qualifications, product-development activities, and supplier improvement projects.
• Support Quality Management System activities, standardization, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate external inspection and audit partners when required, including scope definition, technical clarification, report review, and follow-up.
• Observe HSE and sustainability requirements during supplier visits and escalate identified concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and status updates in SAP, supplier portals, and other applicable systems.
• Communicate quality risks, deviations, priorities, and recovery actions clearly to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Timely closure and verified effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
• Reduction of recurring supplier nonconformities and quality escapes.
• Reliable execution of audit, inspection, and qualification plans.
• Complete, accurate, and timely quality documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Demonstrated improvement in supplier process capability, compliance, and delivery quality.

 WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum five years of hands-on experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, inspection, or quality engineering within heavy industry.
• Practical knowledge of welding, casting, fabrication, machining, manufacturing processes, and quality-control methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, inspection requirements, material certificates, and applicable manufacturing standards.
• Experience conducting supplier or process audits and following corrective actions to closure; lead-auditor certification is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of root-cause analysis and quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto analysis, control plans, and risk-based problem-solving.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement projects is an advantage.
• Advanced English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Strong communication, technical reporting, stakeholder coordination, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a regional and global environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with supplier-management or quality portals is an advantage.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions and hold a valid driver’s license, Class B or equivalent.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, meal benefits, car/bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• 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.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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 service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

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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