SQM Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What you will do 

You will be responsible for supplier site performance for your suppliers including all phases in supplier´s Volvo business. It is your task to lead and guide suppliers to take ownership of their Q&D performance deliveries; supplier site readiness and quality assurance in projects using APQP and PPAP principles and challenge your suppliers to continuously improve their Q&D performance status. You are responsible for supplier´s performance in running production and will support Procurement Plant Team with supplier process knowledge for evaluation of supplier analyses if needed as well as supporting urgent plant activities and escalations linked to supplier Q&D performance. 
As input for strategic and sourcing decisions, you will perform supplier site evaluations (SEMAT for sourcing) to support your Global Category team.

Do you fit the profile?

We are looking for a person with experience in quality assurance of supplier manufacturing processes. You have high self-drive and enjoy and promote pro-active work and mind-set as well as understanding the importance of sense of urgency for solving disturbances caused by our suppliers. 

 YOU
- have very good experience from working with Volvo supplier quality assurance tools and processes (SEMAT, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D etc), preferable within electrical infrastructure.
- are used to and feel confident to challenge suppliers and not afraid to face demanding situations
- are confident in representing Volvo during supplier meetings and visits
- are prestige less, courageous and curious
- always take ownership for your area of responsibility
- are focused on setting and reaching goals
- can handle parallel activities and are able to prioritize
- are excellent in building relations both internally and externally
- are a strong team player who are honest, open and supportive
- work actively with self-development.

To succeed in this role, you have a Business or Technical University degree (or equivalent).
You have experience from Quality and/or Engineering work (4+ year) including Supplier Quality performance assurance. Experience within stamping component manufacturing processes is seen as an advantage.
You also have high integrity and can prioritize your own work and you always deliver on time.
You will work in a global environment so excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English is a requirement and additional languages are advantageous.
Frequent travelling to supplier sites can be required and is a part of the job.

The mobility industry is changing rapidly, and the competitive environment and our company’s strategy might change fast. Therefore, we are not only valuing your previous experience and competencies but also your personality and your passion to develop and embrace unknown future challenges and business set up.
Most important is that you share our values, truly believe in and are motivated by our purpose and have an honest ambition to join a dynamic team that is deeply committed to transform and progress the consumer experience in the mobility industry at global scale.

How to learn more and apply

For questions about the position please contact Procurement Team Manager Dimitrios Merkouris, Dimitrios.merkouris@volvocars.com 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter maria.westermark@volvocars.com We’d like to receive Your application at the latest January 19th, 2022.

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