Supplier Quality Engineer to KONE Hyvinkää or Italy - KONE Oyj - Hyvinkää, Finland
Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Description
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry—our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. We provide elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as maintenance and modernization solutions that add value throughout the lifecycle of any building. The KONE Purchasing Organization is responsible for a resilient, industry‑leading supply chain network, enabling us to meet and exceed customer expectations. We are working towards a locally accountable, globally harmonized operating model for our supply chain operations. We work in an agile manner, navigating changing market needs together with our customers and partners. Supplier Quality Management (SQM) is a global organization within KONE Purchasing, responsible for ensuring safe and reliable People Flow™. We are now looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our European SQM team in Hyvinkää, Finland or Italy Pero SQM Engineers ensure that suppliers are capable and comply with KONE’s quality, safety, and sustainability requirements. Responsibilities include leading SQM activities, conducting supplier audits, preparing quality agreements, supporting product development, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with standards. Requirements include a B.Sc. degree in a technical field, 3–7 years of relevant experience, fluency in Italian/Finnish and English, experience with product and process auditing, and knowledge of quality standards like ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. Preferred qualifications include an M.Sc. degree, additional European languages, Lean/Six Sigma certification, and understanding of automotive quality practices. The role involves travel up to 30% and follows a hybrid working model. To apply, submit CV and cover letter by May 29.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Espoo, Finland | 114 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 69 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 9 |
| Remote - Finland | 3 |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 3 |
| Pero, Italy | 3 |
| Remote - Global | 3 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 2 |
| Paris, France | 2 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 1 |
| Madrid, Spain | 1 |
| Turku, Finland | 1 |
| Lahti, Finland | 1 |
| Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic | 1 |
| Tornio, Finland | 1 |
| Den Haag, Netherlands | 1 |
| Hannover, Germany | 1 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 1 |
| Tampere, Finland | 1 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 1 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 1 |
| Rauma, Finland | 1 |
| Pori, Finland | 1 |
| Tamper, Finland | 1 |
| Keminmaa, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 28 |
| Software Engineer | 10 |
| Maintenance Technician | 8 |
| Manager | 7 |
| Data Scientist | 7 |
| Product Manager | 6 |
| Product Owner | 5 |
| Project Manager | 4 |
| Product Designer | 4 |
| Engineering Intern | 4 |
| Product Architect | 4 |
| Software Developer | 3 |
| Researcher | 3 |
| Trainee | 3 |
| Legal Counsel | 3 |
| Intern | 3 |
| Finance Analyst | 2 |
| Support Specialist | 2 |
| Business Partner | 2 |
| Customer Insights Manager | 2 |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer | 2 |
| Category Manager | 2 |
| Business Controller | 2 |
| Data Analyst | 2 |
| Sales Trainee | 1 |
| Service Parts Planner | 1 |
| Business Analyst | 1 |
| Production Planning Trainee | 1 |
| Finance Assistant | 1 |
| Supply Chain Intern | 1 |
| Investor Relations Specialist | 1 |
| Legal Assistant | 1 |
| Data Architect | 1 |
| Marketing Content Development | 1 |
| Communications Manager | 1 |
| Requirement Specialist | 1 |
| Material Management Specialist | 1 |
| Manufacturing Intern | 1 |
| Global Trade Compliance Specialist | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Specialist | 1 |
| Front-End Developer | 1 |
| Competence Development Specialist / Manager | 1 |
| System Engineer | 1 |
| Patent Expert | 1 |
| FinOps Lead | 1 |
| Specialist / Expert | 1 |
| Customer Insights Specialist | 1 |
| Business Analytics Trainee | 1 |
| Technical Design Lead | 1 |
| Collection Specialist | 1 |
| Cybersecurity Expert | 1 |
| Manager/Senior Manager | 1 |
| Pricing Engineer | 1 |
| Program Manager | 1 |
| Design Student | 1 |
| Test Specialist | 1 |
| Head of | 1 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 1 |
| Maintenance Summer Trainee | 1 |
| Manufacturing Worker | 1 |
| Test Automation Specialist | 1 |
| Legal | 1 |
| Warranty Engineer | 1 |
| Cloud Security Architect | 1 |
| Technical Writer | 1 |
| Summer Trainee, Purchasing | 1 |
| Cybersecurity Trainee | 1 |
| Editor-in-Chief | 1 |
| Specialist / Expert, Mechanics | 1 |
| Electrician | 1 |
| Finance Intern | 1 |
| Vice President | 1 |
| Controller | 1 |
| Service Designer | 1 |
| Research and Development Engineer | 1 |
| Product Management Trainee | 1 |
| Developer | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Logistics Intern | 1 |
| Analyst | 1 |
| Logistics Operator | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Sales Manager | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Project Specialist | 1 |
| Data Engineer | 1 |
| Solution Architect | 1 |
| Senior Program Manager | 1 |
| Senior GenAI Engineer | 1 |
| Tender Specialist | 1 |
| Purchasing Manager | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Senior | 1 |
| Data Analyst Intern | 1 |
| Trade Compliance Manager | 1 |
| Legal Trainee | 1 |
| Logistics Trainee | 1 |
| Finance Trainee | 1 |
| Internship | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Intern | 46 |
| Senior | 22 |
| Manager | 21 |
| Mid-Level | 19 |
| Mid-level | 13 |
| Expert | 2 |
| Executive | 1 |
| Specialist | 1 |
KONE Oyj appears in 224 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Espoo, Finland, Hyvinkää, Finland, and Helsinki, Finland.
About
Includes details from the Finnish Trade Register.
Julkinen osakeyhtiö
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
Financial Overview (2024)
KONE Oyj was profitable in 2024 with revenue of €794.5M and a profit margin of 0.3%.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform day‑to‑day Supplier Quality Management (SQM) activities with KONE suppliers, working closely with internal stakeholders such as sourcing, factories, engineering, modernization, spare parts, major projects, logistics, and installation teams
- Plan and carry out supplier audits in line with the annual audit program
- Prepare, update, and negotiate supplier quality agreements (Quality Annex) together with the KONE Contract Owner
- Participate in product development and change projects by ensuring suppliers are ready for production launch
- Monitor, analyze, and report supplier performance using defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Support the supplier scorecard process and participate in performance discussions together with the Contract Owner
- Identify quality issues and drive corrective, preventive, and recovery actions together with suppliers
- Take part in supplier certification and approval processes
- Contribute to supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support supplier negotiations when quality commitments or improvements are required
- Ensure suppliers follow KONE sourcing principles, policies, processes, and procedures
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements and standards
Requirements
- Minimum B.Sc. degree in a technical field
- 3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing processes, supplier quality management, quality engineering, supply chain, sourcing, or similar
- Fluency in Italian/Finnish (depends on the location) and English (spoken and written)
- Experience in product and process auditing; experience with VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 or similar standards
- Experience with PPAP methodology and VDA 2 requirements for supplier part approval processes
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies in relevant categories
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across levels and cultures
- Excellent project management and problem‑solving skills, with strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Good knowledge of supplier quality management methods and tools (Control Plans, CTQ, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, Poka‑Yoke)
- Strong solution‑oriented mindset and ability to follow through to ensure quality and sustainability
- Self‑driven and motivated to learn and coach others
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%)
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
None required