Supplier Quality Engineer New Technology

PLANNING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PURCHASING


GLOBAL PURCHASING is looking for a
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (SQE) within the EMOB and New Technologies area
Located in Gothenburg


Volvo Penta Purchasing has the responsibility to manage sourcing of parts for production and testing for the Volvo Penta business. Setting clear and challenging goals and following-up the execution of the strategies and activities to achieve the goals are vital parts of our success.
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for all aspects of supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and launch preparedness in support of our manufacturing plants and parts warehouses. SQE is responsible for assessing the quality systems being used by current and prospective suppliers to ensure that the end products delivered by Volvo Penta meet or exceed customer expectations. SQE is expected to develop chosen suppliers towards improved quality, efficiency, and cost. The SQE is actively involved in all supplier quality activities from supplier selection, supplier development through on-going performance monitoring.


Core responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of suppliers within the EMOB (electromobility) and New Technologies area
Represent Volvo Penta at suppliers and escalate as needed to prevent crisis at out Volvo operations
Perform activities with the purpose to quality assure purchased items within projects and product maintenance in order to minimize supplier related quality failures at Volvo plant or end-customer
Contribute in assuring quality objectives are known to suppliers
Inform and educate the suppliers in the Volvo Supplier Quality expectations
Review and identify suppliers’ manufacturing risks and improvement potentials. Assure actions are taken to close identified gaps
Perform process audits at suppliers and drive supplier to close gaps
Responsible to keep all part quality information accurate and updates in the Volvo Global Purchasing System
Review APQP and PPAP deliverables during regularly scheduled project meetings
Review critical characteristics, documentation, requirements and procedures at supplier location
Provide timely disposition of PPAP documentation submitted by Volvo suppliers
Initiate and follow up preventive quality actions when needed and follow up on corrective actions
Assist and contribute during design reviews and manufacturing feasibility reviews with suppliers
Contribute to resolving engineering documentation questions or concerns
Active participate and take lead in solving supplier related warranty and quality issues
Generate and track product or process related deviations in order to support production until full approval and compliance can be obtained
Drive supplier operational excellence and zero defect philosophies
Work in accordance with the AB Volvo and Volvo Penta processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Way

In addition to the regular SQE responsibilities we want you to take the lead of setting up the process how to work with Supplier Quality Assurance within the New Business and EMOB area.


Expected Qualifications:
University degree in engineering or equivalent
Minimum 7 years of Supplier Quality Experience
Demonstrated experience from quality work and methods
Good knowledge of automotive quality and environmental standards and tools such as, ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
Experience of working with APQP and PPAP methodology is a requirement
Good general technical knowledge, ability to understand drawings and Technical Requirements
Hands-on experience in manufacturing, preferably with production or quality assurance of automotive parts
Good understanding of process management and continuous improvements
Fluency—oral and written—English is expected
Strong organizational and time management skills

Personal Skills:
Strong problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills
Strong continuous improvement and zero defect mentality
Team player, but self-driven with capacity to work independently
Ability to accurately assess supplier weaknesses and provide solutions
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good networking capability
Process oriented
Pro-active, positive attitude and good ability in priority management
Committed to customer satisfaction
Have the ability to work agile
Willingness and ability to work in a global organization

We highly appreciate a positive attitude, a target oriented approach, and good interpersonal skills.


Frequent travelling expected.


For more information please contact:
Jenny Lund, Director Supplier Quality and Capacity, +46 31 3238441