Supplier Quality Engineer

At Volvo Buses you join one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible to perform quality assurance activities with external supply network partners of Volvo Group in order to secure purchased components meet design specifications. We look for a candidate who enjoys the varying tasks of an SQE role, has strong commitment, works well both alone and in teams and can handle a high pace. Since travelling to supply network partners is a frequent activity, our candidate enjoys travelling and meeting new people, shall master communication both written and spoken and being able to handle multiple simultaneous projects

Main Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of our supply network partners, responsible for the complete quality of parts
• Early involvement in supply network partner selection process
• Ensure APQP is performed and proceeding in accordance to required project timing and the risks are mitigated
• Verify and lead all APQP deliverables and approve PPAP submissions and tooling
• Secure the capacity & ramp up plan and implement Firewall / Pre-launch controls to ensure smooth SOP launch
• Drive the Quality concerns raised from Volvo plants with quick containment & secure the corrective and permanent / preventive actions
• Lead transformation activities on sustainability and digitalization
• Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of supply network partners

Competence and Experience

• Bachelors / Masters in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or related fields
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in supplier quality preferably from Automotive background
• Strong technical knowledge and manufacturing know how
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Problem solving and Solution oriented mindset
• Ability to work and deliver results independently
• Strong networking and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills