Supplier Quality Engineer
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Supplier Quality Engineer
xylem· Xylem Service Italia Srl
About this role
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
THE ROLE:
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and company standards throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead supplier qualifications, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and supplier development activities, while supporting New Product Development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance and product quality.
Principal Responsibilities:
Qualify, assess, and develop suppliers to meet company quality standards.
Conduct supplier audits, including system and process audits.
Lead root cause analysis related to supplier quality issues and non-conformances.
Manage high impact suppliers' quality issues by coordinating containment actions to minimize impact on production and customers.
Identify high-risk suppliers and establish improvement plans
Lead sampling activities and validation (PPAP) on different types of projects
Participate in design reviews and New Product Development (NPD) activities to preventively identify manufacturing risks, process limitations, and supplier capability gaps before supplier award and/or product launch
Maintain successful relationships with supply, engineering, manufacturing, and other departments.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials engineering) is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
At least 2 years of experience
Good communication skill in written and spoken English is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications:
Auditor certification/qualification
Basic knowledge of APQP methods and tools
Basic knowledge of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation
Knowledge and competencies about fabrication and stamping processes is a plus
CONTRACT: Permanent – hybrid
LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
BENEFITS: company bonus and company canteen
TRAVEL: 20-25%
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Supplier Quality Engineer role at xylem is based in Montecchio Maggiore. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Supplier Quality Engineer role at xylem full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Supplier Quality Engineer role in the Xylem Service Italia Srl department at xylem.
Which team or department does the Supplier Quality Engineer at xylem belong to?
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When was the Supplier Quality Engineer job at xylem posted?
This Supplier Quality Engineer position at xylem was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Supplier Quality Engineer
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