Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead and enhance the quality performance of our supplier base, ensuring all supplied materials and components meet FLSmidth's rigorous quality standards and contribute to operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities**
- Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality management systems and procedures in alignment with FLSmidth's general quality strategy.
- Conduct supplier assessments, audits (on-site and remote), and evaluations to qualify new suppliers and monitor the performance of existing ones.
- Establish and manage supplier quality agreements (SQAs) and ensure adherence to specified quality requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers, including root cause analysis of non-conformances, implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verification of effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with R&D;, Engineering, Procurement,



and Manufacturing teams to define critical quality characteristics for purchased components and materials.
- Manage supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely resolution, including disposition decisions and recovery plans.
- Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics (e.g., defect rates, on-time delivery, audit results) and present findings to management.
- Provide training and support to suppliers on FLSmidth's quality expectations, processes, and tools.
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex supplier quality issues and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Stay informed of industry best practices, new technologies, and regulatory changes related to supplier quality.

Job Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent) or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier quality management, quality engineering, or a related field within a manufacturing o

📌 Supplier Quality Manager (Santiago)
🏢 FLSmidth
📍 Santiago