Supplier Performance Management Senior 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.

Supplier Performance Management Senior Engineer-  Excellent Exterior, Interior Trim & Lighting

What´s in it for you

In this role, you will be a key player in leading supplier readiness, performance, and development activities for your category within the Excellent Exterior, Interior Trim, and Lighting. You will be involved in all phases of the Volvo supplier business, from strategic work to running production. Together with your colleagues in the Global Category Team, R&D colleagues, and suppliers you are responsible to secure supplier readiness from the early phase to the launch of projects and challenging suppliers to continuously improve their Q&D performance in running production.
As a person you need to dare to question the status quo or specific paths with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build a better understanding and work for common solutions.
In this role, you will contribute to the company´s growth as well as your own personal and professional development. 
Locations for this role are:
- Gothenburg, Sweden

Do you fit the profile?

We are looking for a person who is quality and result driven and always looks at the whole picture!
The ideal candidate is having experience in process engineering and/or quality assurance in one of the following product groups:
- plastic parts (e.g. Headlamps, Rear lamps, …), 
- painted plastics (e.g. bumpers, spoilers, sill moldings,…)
  And in addition, have knowledge of:
- GD&T (Geometry Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

  YOU
- feel confident with and enjoy challenges and adapt well to changes 
- know and feel confident working with quality assurance tools and processes (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, etc)
- are experienced with Lean manufacturing techniques and tools 
- are prestige-less, courageous, and curious
- are tech savvy and always want to learn more
- dare to challenge suppliers and our stakeholders and are not afraid to face demanding situations
- take initiative and ownership of your area of responsibility
- are focused on setting and reaching goals
- can handle parallel projects and are able to prioritize
- are excellent in building relations both internally and externally
- are a strong team player who is 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 in Quality and/or Engineering work (3-8 years) including Supplier Quality performance assurance.
You also have a strong interest in business acumen combined with 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 are a requirement and additional languages are advantageous.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% - 70% of working time.


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 setups.
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 transforming and progressing the consumer experience in the mobility industry at a global scale.

How to learn more and apply

For questions about the position please contact SPM Team Manager, Peter Otten, at peter.otten@volvocars.com 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Maria Westermark, at maria.westermark@volvocars.com 
We want your application before November 16th, 2022, but interviews will be held continuously.

Please note due to GDPR we only accept applications via our Recruitment Tool