Supplier Quality Coordinator

Are you the enthusiastic, self-driven and result-oriented quality professional who wants to move our customer’s performance forward?

In Valmet’s Pulp & Energy business line we serve a wide variety of customers around the world with for example complete pulp mills, heat and power generation solutions and environmental protection systems.

We are now looking for a proactive and development-minded professional to join our Supply Chain’s Supplier Quality EMEA team, as a Supplier Quality Coordinator, to work on capital and rebuild projects, securing quality and status during fabrication by coordinating and conducting supplier workshop inspections.

This position will be based in Gothenburg and supports other P&E main locations in Europe. Additionally, location in Karlstad can also be considered. Our Global Supplier Quality team ensures that our project delivery meets the quality requirements to satisfy the customer, authorities, and our own high standards.

Responsibilities:

• Create Supervision plan for each product / section with internal Stakeholders.
• Detailed planning of quality inspections according to established Supervision plan
• Execute regular quality and status inspections at supplier manufacturing location(s) according to established processes and checklists.
• Create and store inspection reports according to established processes.
• Engage with stakeholders for regular progress reporting.
• Provide supplier development feedback after inspections.
• Create and handle non-conformity reports when issues are discovered and ensure that corrections are performed accordingly.
• Participate in root cause analyses with follow-up on agreed action plans.
• Provide input for supplier performance management and development after inspections.
• Focus on Quality and On-time-delivery and physically expedite order deliverables at supplier workshops.
• Plan and execute audits for new suppliers as per the capacity requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 5-10 years of work experience.
• Thorough understanding of welding processes, filler materials, shielding gases, heat inputs.
• Proficiency in non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Work experience in fabrication, machining, casting, etc.
• Familiarity with welding defects and acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge of finishing and pickling methods.
• Understanding of painting process principles.
• Familiarity with different inspection methods.
• Proficiency in interpreting geometrical tolerances and measurement techniques.
• Proactive mindset towards health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Effective communication skills in fluent English (both written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel internationally on business.

We offer:

We offer you a truly challenging, yet a rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, cutting-edge tools, and continuous learning opportunities. Achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and remote options. Join us for a career where your skills thrive and your well-being matters.

Additional information:

For further information, please contact: Marko Eleinen, Manager, Supplier Quality or

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send your application with your CV via the link provided by 19th of May. We review applications during the application period, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Join the team!