Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

The European Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) role is to ensure that suppliers provide materials components or products that meet the organizations quality standards and compliance requirements. SQEs act as a bridge between the company and its suppliers working to minimize risks such as defects delays and production disruptions. They focus on evaluating and qualifying new suppliers conducting audits and resolving quality issues through robust root cause analysis and corrective actions. Additionally SQEs monitor supplier performance driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product reliability. By fostering strong supplier relationships and maintaining strict quality standards they contribute to the organizations operational success and customer satisfaction.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct supplier capability assessments and ensure compliance with European regulatory requirements (e.g. CE marking REACH RoHS).
• Evaluate new supplier processes and systems to ensure alignment with organizational quality expectations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement advanced quality planning tools such as APQP and PPAP during the qualification process.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and regional regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain quality manuals procedures and guidelines for supplier management.
• Lead supplier reviews to ensure alignment with company strategies and quality targets.
• Lead escalation processes for critical supplier-related quality issues coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement immediate solutions.
• Create contingency plans for high-risk suppliers to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
• Analyze and communicate trends in supplier quality issues to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Maintain a supplier scorecard system to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement performance improvement plans for underperforming suppliers and track progress regularly.
• Conduct periodic supplier reviews to assess their alignment with evolving business and quality requirements.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve conflicts and ensure alignment on project goals.
• Facilitate regular training sessions for suppliers on quality standards tools and best practices.
• Provide detailed reporting to stakeholders on supplier quality metrics and improvement initiatives.
• Support suppliers in adopting Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance production processes and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Lead workshops and supplier forums to share best practices and align on future quality expectations.
• Coordinate and perform regular on-site visits to key suppliers across Europe to strengthen partnerships and ensure compliance.
• Provide hands-on support for new product development (NPD) to ensure smooth integration of supplier components.
• Support European regional teams by providing expert guidance on supplier risk and quality challenges.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Emersons Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) standards.
• Promote environmentally friendly practices within the supplier network to meet Emersons environmental goals.
• Conduct periodic reviews of supplier labor practices and ethical standards to align with European and Emersons policies.

Who You Are:

You are a confident and adaptable professional with excellent communication and listening skills able to solve problems effectively and build strong connections. You perform well under pressure staying organized and delivering clear impactful presentations. With a strong personality and flexible mindset you quickly adjust to change and consistently drive positive results.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Quality Management or a related field. A higher-level qualification is an advantage
• Auditor certificate
• Strong Analytical and Good Technical Skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a supplier quality manufacturing or related role preferably in a European supply chain environment.
• Experience of working in Quality Assurance
• Very Commercially aware
• Quality Systems & Tools (PPAP APQP ISO9001 TS16949 & Similar)
• Ability to Work in a Cross-functional team environment
• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe to visit suppliers.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Six Sigma/Lean skills
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving planning and decision making

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Make this great opportunity yours!