Öhlins Racing is looking for a Senior Technology Sourcing Specialist

Do you want to be a part of the development of the suspension of the future while helping our customers ride faster, safer and be more comfortable? We are now looking for you who want to be involved in product development projects at an early stage and want to take responsibility for understanding components, find and assess suppliers as well as development partners.

Om företaget
Öhlins Racing, a division of Tenneco Inc. since January 2019, has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for 40 years. Our focus has always been on high-quality products, service and support, all the way from the MotoGP circuits to the local, national racing events in over 50 distributing countries.

Our philosophy has always been to supply the aftermarket, OEM partners and teams with high-end suspension technology, and we are all dedicated to exceeding our customer’s expectations throughout the world. Our passion for innovations and state-of-the-art technology motivates us to search for the next generation of advanced suspension technology.

Our dedicated and professional staff cooperates with some of the most prestigious manufacturers and teams in the world to find the optimal suspension performance. And in the end, this knowledge finds its way to the aftermarket and OEM shock absorbers, front forks and steering dampers on the street.

This position is located at Öhlins Racing headquarters in Upplands Väsby, but entails international travel.


Dina arbetsuppgifter
You and your team are responsible for the global purchasing process deliverables during the development of new technology components, sub-systems or systems. This to transform a set of requirements or an engineering concept into a product intended design starting from a supplier statement of work. You will also support the execution of the global purchasing management process for advanced engineering projects.

You will also….

• Collaborate with the Engineering and cross-functional teams to identify new technology and new product development
supplier needs
• Lead Technology Assessments at potential development partners
• Support the development of components, sub-systems or systems with a qualified supply base including:
- The creation of the SOW
- The support optimized sourcing solutions through feasibility assessments, both from a technology-supplier match as
system perspective
- The support review and follow-up of the Design Validation Plan
- The follow-up on timely and cost optimum delivery of different levels of prototypes


Din profil
We are looking for a problem solver with strong technical expertise. You have a deep knowledge of electronic components and systems as well as of electromechanical components. You have the ability to analyze and process highly complex technology. Your ability to build bridges across departments and companies is crucial.

You need a passion for the automotive industry, personal drive and determination, backed up by a positive attitude. You are committed and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. You are detailed, organized and good at record keeping. For this position you also need to be self-managed, disciplined, have good people skills and the ability to work independently and without close supervision.

Advanced computer user skills are required, and you are fluent in Swedish and English, other languages are an asset. Knowledge and experience of dFMEA, DFSS, APQP and PPAP is also an asset.


Ansökningsförfarande
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Susanne Öman, recruitment consultant at Skill, 013-32 94 08

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis so do not hesitate to fill in your application today.


Om oss
At Skill, we work with both short- and long term supply of skilled personnel. Our range of services comprises recruitment, temporary staffing and training, and our clients are primarily active within the industrial and IT/Tech fields. Our focus is matching skill sets with companies in development, as well as finding and creating the workforce of the future. We are a hub for talented people of various ages, experience levels, and skill sets who want to take the next step in their careers. A talent hub, quite simply.