Steel Technology Specialist

If you like external contacts, travel to meet people and to work in a global cross-functional team, then this is an opportunity for you! The Supply Network Quality function, belonging to Group Trucks Purchasing, is driving the global supplier base towards premium automotive quality standards. Our function is responsible for continuously improving the supplier base and the quality of purchased parts and now we are hiring a Steel Technology Specialist.

This is us, your new colleagues:


We are a group of 9 people based in all the main Volvo sites around the world, and we support all regions in our technical areas. We are all passionate in our different technologies. This is a team with openness, high spirit and willingness to share knowledge and experience with colleagues. We believe that the best results are achieved together while having fun! Are you like us? Then this might be just the perfect role for you!

Position Description:


The steel specialist reports to the Head of Technology Specialists at SNQ. You will be part of a global team with technology specialists in GTP. You will drive, maintain and develop a network of auditors to be able to support all regions within GTP in the area of steel-making. Curiosity is a part of your nature, to scout new technologies within the steel supplier and manufacturing field. You will as well coach other SQE’s in the network when it comes to sourcing, evaluate new suppliers and solve process issues. Also, it is natural for you to work cross functional, especially with sourcing buyer to create strategies and with engineering to match process and components in a good way.

Main responsibilities:


In this role you will perform on site audits at suppliers to review their capability (steel suppliers and heat treatment suppliers). Train and maintain the network of auditors and continue to develop the audit tools, evaluations and requirements will be some of your tasks. Also, develop our suppliers with follow-up of gaps identified during the audits. Your other main responsibilities will be;
Support the organization both in project and maintenance phase
Run the SNQ network meeting to share experience and knowledge within the community
Be an active counterpart during creation of strategic business plans and in the sourcing phase

Education Required Master or higher education level required, degree in materials science and and/or equivalent technical experience from similar position in steel manufacturing. We expect that you have a theoretical and practical knowledge in steel manufacturing (primary metallurgy, secondary metallurgy, casting and rolling) and heat treatment.


​​​​​Preferably you have good analytical thinking-style, experience of leading audits and leadership skills and experience of leading global teams and networks. Since you have an international and open mindset when collaborating with colleagues and suppliers around the globe, your English skills are fluent, both written and spoken.


ARE WE THE PERFECT MATCH?


If you thrive in a passionate environment for quality and find energy in facing new challenges to solve with suppliers then this is the job for you.

CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL ME!


Ulla Boman, Head of Technology Specialists, SNQ, +46 73 9023364