Emerson Electric

Job Description

The European Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) role is to ensure that suppliers provide materials, components, or products that meet the organization's 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 organization's 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 Emerson’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards.
• Promote environmentally friendly practices within the supplier network to meet Emerson’s environmental goals.
• Conduct periodic reviews of supplier labor practices and ethical standards to align with European and Emerson’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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!

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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