Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

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.

We’re Hiring an Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark! 

We are looking for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer in Morton Grove!

Key responsibilities include:

• Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly enabled to deliver, highly empowered to succeed and highly accountable to lead.
• Supporting and improving the Supplier Quality Management system.
• Support supplier base for all Xylem segments
• Provide input for supplier scorecards for top suppliers and provide feedback to suppliers and internal customers
• Monitoring supplier performance, including on-time delivery and quality metrics.
• Managing supplier deviations and leading continuous improvement and development initiatives.
• Participating in supplier selection by conducting technical capability and in-plant assessments or reviewing supplier self-assessments. Partner with Strategic Sourcing team to improve on Supplier Relationship Management and supplier development activities
• Pursue supplier charge backs and cost saving opportunities
• Provide assistance during new supplier qualification and selection and also re-qualification of previous suppliers
• Leading technical outsourcing assessments to ensure suppliers meet Xylem’s quality standards.
• Facilitating the seamless integration of new suppliers into the supply chain.
• Developing strong, strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure a balance of high quality and lowest total cost.
• Collaborating with Global Procurement and Category Management to align supplier capabilities with business objectives.
• Conducting on-site supplier audits domestically and internationally.

This role is essential in building and maintaining a robust, cost-effective, and high-quality supply base that supports Xylem’s global operations and customer satisfaction.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in Quality, Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Plant Quality, Supply Chain and/or Operations
• Expertise/experience in problem solving with quality tools such as: Six Sigma, FMEA, RCCA, Control Plans, etc.
• Demonstratable knowledge in print and product specifications (GD&T a plus)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) knowledge required
• Experience in VA/VE a plus
• Certifications an advantage including Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO9001 Auditor, Certified Quality Auditor, etc.
• Up to 40% Travel to vendors and suppliers domestic and internationally

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, h