Role Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Hub Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating Supplier Quality Engineering activities across a regional hub. This role provides functional leadership to SQEs, ensures consistent application of the Supplier Quality Management System, and drives supplier performance improvement aligned with business, operational, and customer requirements.
The Hub Leader serves as the primary escalation point for supplier quality issues, supplier risk, and systemic performance gaps, while partnering closely with Global Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Category Management to ensure stable supply, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supplier base
Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop Supplier Quality Engineers within the assigned hub to ensure consistent execution of supplier quality processes and standards.
Set priorities, allocate resources, and balance workload across the hub to support business demand, risk exposure, and escalation needs.
Promote a strong quality culture focused on prevention, zero defects, and supplier accountability.
Own supplier quality performance for the hub, including defect reduction, audit outcomes, FPAP effectiveness, and corrective action closure.
Review supplier scorecards and performance metrics; identify trends and systemic risks requiring intervention.
Lead or sponsor supplier improvement initiatives, including structured problem solving, audits, and development activities in partnership with central Supplier Development resources.
Ensure supplier compliance with applicable quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications (e.g., ISO, API, ASME, NACE).
Oversee execution of supplier audits, qualifications, and re‑qualifications within the hub.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier quality risks; act as escalation point for high‑risk or business‑critical suppliers.
Partner with Supply Chain, Category Management, Operations, Engineering, and Site Quality to align supplier quality activities with business priorities.
Support resolution of complex supplier nonconformances, concessions, and technical quality issues requiring cross‑functional decision making.
Communicate supplier quality risks, performance status, and improvement plans to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure consistent application of supplier quality processes such as FPAP, NCR management, corrective action, and audit execution across the hub.
Drive adoption of standard tools, templates, and metrics to improve efficiency, transparency, and governance.
Support continuous improvement of supplier quality processes and data quality within the hub model.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Quality, or a related technical discipline.
Significant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating teams, projects, or functional initiatives.
Strong working knowledge of supplier quality tools and processes (e.g., FPAP/PPAP, audits, NCRs, RCCA/8D).
Ability to manage supplier escalations and drive resolution through structured problem solving.
Skilled in data analysis and quality KPI performance management
Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills
Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred:
Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) and/or Certified Lead Auditor.
Experience working within a hub, regional, or centralized quality model.
Exposure to global supplier networks and cross‑regional collaboration.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, or a related technical discipline.
- Significant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating teams, projects, or functional initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge of supplier quality tools and processes (e.g., FPAP/PPAP, audits, NCRs, RCCA/8D).
- Ability to manage supplier escalations and drive resolution through structured problem solving.
- Skilled in data analysis and quality KPI performance management
- Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills
- Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flowserve Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Flowserve Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
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What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
