Supplier Quality Engineer

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

What you will do

As a SQE, you have a full end-to-end ownership of your portfolio. Your input is key to select the best suitable supplier for a sourcing award for a product. Your work continues throughout the project to secure a quality assured project launch. After serial production start, you continue to follow and challenge our suppliers through continuous improvement work and zero default mindset. Risk management skills are core in all three steps: sourcing, project and running production. 
Example of topics you will come across is RTS (review of technical specification), APQP, PPAP, or again different kind of audits at supplier. This requires you to build and develop a large network made of partners from Suppliers, Buyers, Engineering, Production Plants, Project Stakeholders, Warranty Department, etc.  
If you like a huge variety in your day-to-day business with a high autonomy and with a wide global cross-functional network, this is the place to be! 

The Supplier Network Quality organization, belonging to Volvo Group Purchasing, is driving the global supplier base towards premium automotive quality standards and world-class performance. Our main purpose is to foster quality culture in everything we do and to sustainably develop our suppliers to world-class performance. We are responsible for continuously improving the supplier base and the quality of purchased parts. The three main internal customers/brands for Supplier Quality & Development in Europe are Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks.
There is now an opportunity to join the SNQ Powertrain department as a Supplier Quality Engineer in Metal scope. 
By joining our organization, you can expect to be welcomed, respected and appreciated for who you are. We value difference, convinced that it is key for a team to better perform in our work when everyone can express themselves freely. Your personal development is our priority. Making you, we hope, happy and motivated to come every day to work! 

Who are you?

For this position, we are seeking a well-qualified candidate in the field of Quality, preferably with knowledge of fastener processes or a willingness to learn from our experts. 
We value a keen eye for detail, supported by technical knowledge in manufacturing, along with the ability to make risk assessments and focus on critical areas. 
Excellent communication skills and the capacity to work effectively in a multicultural team are essential, both internally at Volvo and in collaboration with supplier management teams. Comfort in networking and leading cross-functional activities is also important. 
A strong interest in quality and a solid understanding of automotive quality standards are key. 
We expect you to prioritize customer satisfaction in your daily work while remaining structured and organized. 
In terms of mindset, we are looking for someone who embraces challenges as opportunities for learning and growth. A cross-functional approach and a willingness to share ideas are vital attributes. In addition to a positive team-player attitude, qualities such as precision, rigor, autonomy, and proactivity are essential. 
You should be able to capitalize on experiences and learn quickly, demonstrating a strong "welcome to the problem" attitude and a passion for tackling challenges. 
Believing that diversity enhances team performance, you actively contribute to creating an inclusive environment. Trust among team members is a core value, and sharing constructive feedback to add value to the team is encouraged. 
If you align with these values and enjoy having fun at work, you may be an excellent fit for this position!

Required knowledge / Experience

The job needs frequent travels (up to 2-3 times per month during certain periods)  
Engineering grade, or >5 years of technical experience needed (extensive experience and strong performance can substitute for academic degree). 
Good knowledge and practice of automotive quality standards and tools, such as ISO/TS 16949, APQP & PPAP 
Experience from supplier quality work within automotive business is beneficial 
Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing, plus local language 
Car driving license. 


Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today! Last application day is February 21st. 
For questions please reach out to hiring manager Clemence Escarnot clemence.escarnot@volvo.com


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