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.
At Sensus, a Xylem brand, we don’t just react to problems—we design them out before they happen. As part of Xylem, a global leader in water technology, we’re looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, elevating supplier performance, and driving measurable impact across a global supply base.If you’re the kind of engineer who spots risk before others see it, leads with data, and pushes suppliers (and teams) to be better every day—this role is built for you.What You’ll Do:
- Lead rapid response investigations, driving root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions
- Conduct and support supplier audits, identifying gaps and implementing sustainable improvements
- Develop and manage supplier scorecards, turning performance data into action
- Partner with Engineering to define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements and robust gaging plans
- Support new product launches, ensuring suppliers are ready from day one
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across global suppliers
- Ensure effective execution of PPAP, APQP, SPC, and other quality frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce risk, improve reliability, and exceed customer expectations
What You’ll Bring:
- 5 -7 years in a manufacturing quality environment
- Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Electro -mechanical experience (plastic molding, machining, stamping, casting, PCBA, etc.)
- Expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, and process capability (CpK)
- Working knowledge of ISO quality systems
- Experience with tools like MiniTab or similar statistical software
- Confidence leading audits, influencing suppliers, and driving accountability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
- Willingness to travel up to 25% within North America
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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.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Skills Required
- 5-7 years in a manufacturing quality environment
- Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
- Electro-mechanical experience
- Expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, process capability
- Working knowledge of ISO quality systems
- Experience with tools like MiniTab or similar statistical software
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel up to 25% within North America
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
