Job Description
Req ID:  49970
Posting Job Location:  Caxias do Sul, BR
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  HY Quality EH&S
Job Category:  Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Work Location Type:  On-site
Job Title:  Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description: 

The Impact You'll Make

As our Supplier Quality Engineer in Brazil, you’ll play a key role in managing and driving the supplier claim handling process to ensure quality excellence across our supply base. You will lead containment actions, identify system-level root causes, implement effective long-term corrective measures, and ensure lessons learned are applied across other parts and processes.

At Danfoss, you’ll have the chance to grow your skills, work with diverse teams across the globe, and enjoy a supportive environment that values your well-being and inclusion.

Your impact? You will strengthen supplier performance, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in casting processes—benefiting our customers, our teams, and our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership of change management, PPAP documentation updates, casting process audits, and supplier readiness, helping us move toward a more innovative and efficient future.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Ensure supplier quality and performance data is accurate and available for all  suppliers in your category.
  • Resolve corrective action requests to system-level completion, applying robust root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to implement long-term corrective actions and ensure change control compliance.
  • Update PPAP documentation (PFMEA, control plans, etc.) to reflect current  processes and improvements.
  • Audit suppliers to ensure alignment with IATF, ISO, and Danfoss requirements.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Proven experience in supplier quality engineering with a focus on castings/foundry processes.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 auditing, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, manufacturing processes, and containment levels (CSL1 & CSL2).
  • Six-Sigma Greenbelt a plus.
  • Castings experience and background a plus.

What You'll Get from Us

  • Opportunities for career growth, mentoring, training, and access to global projects.
  • Flexibility and autonomy to deliver your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  • An inclusive work environment where every voice is valued.
  • Benefits including 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more (varies by country).
  • A culture that promotes continuous learning and innovation.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and explore where your career can go with us.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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