Supplier Quality Engineer

FLS is a leading, minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services and expertise across the lifecycle of operations and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our Mission Zero program. At FLS, we empower the future of Mining to operate more sustainably and if you want to contribute to this important work, let’s talk!

We are a globally, diverse, and multicultural organization with ~8,000 colleagues operating out of 40+ countries. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide an environment where individuals can apply their expertise and discover their potential through many different career opportunities and locations. Come join us!

Department

You will be the part of FLSmidth’ s Procurement department responsible for handling our Supplier Quality Management function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide Inspection Test Plan (ITP) based on the drawings and specifications to the supplier for Spare part orders.
• Reviews & approves Supplier ITP wherever applicable / agreed by FLS's Supplier Quality Manager (SQM).
• Coordinate with SQM, Supplier Quality Inspectors on quality inspection activities at Supplier works as per ITP for various stages and ensure comply with business requirements on specification, format and timely
• Coordinate with Supplier and Engineering for any technical clarifications, queries, deviation requests raised during manufacturing and provide clearances.
• Provides advance intimations to the Customers (wherever applicable) for upcoming inspections and coordinate with customers, suppliers, Inspectors and thereby ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensures that all parts are inspected properly by the Inspector in accordance with ITP, work instructions, drawings and relevant standards.
• Follows up on inspection documentation from Suppliers / Inspectors including third-party inspector’s and ensure traceability and filing.
• Support SQMs at various locations on reviewing quality documents, prepares and, submit the quality dossiers as per contract ITP, specifications, requirements.
• Approve / provide quality release / clearance for the shipment within agreed timeline.
• Collaborate and obtain feedback with Buyer, Engineering, Project Management, Field Services (wherever applicable) team to ensure that suppliers are delivering the parts with high quality standards and within time.
• Supports the handling of (internal or external) customer complaints, associated remedial action, and improvement activities.
• Handles Corrective Action Reporting (CAR) (where needed) based on the Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) (if any) issued against the Suppliers.
• Manage and maintain master quality documentation including technical queries/clarifications, deviation requests, Inspection reports, NCRs, CAR and related Quality documents in a common SharePoint folder.
  
  

What You Bring

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing with minimum 10 years of experience in Inspection and Quality documentation review
• Experience
• Read and understand drawings, engineering documents, International Standards & Specification
• Review and communicate to supplier on Customer's Technical / Contract requirements, contractual obligations, and quality standards
• Knowledge and experience of Mining equipment manufacturing & inspection requirements
• Review and interpretation of technical documents, inspection reports, test results, Inspection Test Plan.
• Non-conformance in Products and Corrective action handling
• Functional competencies, Knowledge, Skill, and Capabilities
• Mandatory:
• English proficiency level – Intermediate
• Experience in supplier in process manufacturing & inspection
• Holding certification in NDT - PT, MT, UT
• Understanding technical specifications and standards.
• Review and interpretation of technical documents, inspection reports, test results, Inspection Test Plan.
• Optional / Added Advantage
• Dimensional & NDT Inspector
• Fluency in German / Chinese
• Holding certification in NDT - RT, VT
• Welding Inspector Certification
• Painting Inspector Certification

• Behavioral competencies:
• Strong Planning and Organizational skills
• Focused on Delivering faster results
• Technically Curious and Detail-Oriented
• Integrity and a Commitment to High Standards
  

What We Offer

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit https://fls.com/en/company/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

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