Supplier Quality Development 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: 08/02/2026

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to support our supplier development activities within our team and supplier network in the Metso Aggregates Business Area. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. 
  

This position requires traveling 30-50 days annually. The location for this position is Tampere 

What you’ll do   

• Continuous development of supplier quality processes supporting sourcing, production, and engineering
• Analyzes supplier capacity and capabilities to meet quality requirements specified in specifications, drawings, and contract files
• Creating and executing supplier audits with audit follow-up according to the supplier development action plan and verifying impact  
• Creating and maintaining Advanced Quality Plans (AQP), including technical reviews, control plans, process flow charts, etc.
• Analyzing supplier performance and capabilities, identifying development opportunities, and driving development actions to improve supplier performance
• Providing technical support, including quality and manufacturability support to engineering during new project development (NPD) and product updates 

Who you are  

• Suitable educational background, e.g., B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering
• Previous experience in development projects in the supplier network
• Experience in machine building and the steel fabrication industry
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma Tools successful implementation
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is seen as an advantage
• Self-driven and goal-oriented mindset
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Familiarity and experience with different development tools and methodologies
• Professional Finnish and English language skills 

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, a generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, an on-site gym, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, 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. 

Get in touch

 
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application. 

Please send your resume and application via the Metso Careers page by the 2nd of August, 2026. Due to the summer holiday season, the application period is longer than usual.

For more information, you can call Mikko Asikainen, Supplier Quality Manager. +358 40 5389 599.

Please note that additional information regarding the position will be provided only on 17 July between 10:00 and 12:00. We are unfortunately unable to respond to inquiries outside this designated time window.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role. 

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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