Supplier Quality Management (SQM) - Traction Batteries Category

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.

Who we are 
We´re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break down ground in almost every aspect of our operations.
Supplier Quality Management (SQM) is a global and dynamic organization with high speed. As a Senior Site SQM within Energy Systems you will be part of an exciting and challenging workplace to prosper within. As Senior Site SQM you will have the opportunity to play a key role for the company´s performance in this area. You will be the one who lead the development of our suppliers towards a positive change throughout the company. You will together with your suppliers challenge status quo to continuously improve the result and quality to achieve customer satisfaction. It´s a position where you can contribute to the company´s growth and to your own professional and personal development at the same time. We’re looking for someone with experience from the Lithium-ion battery cell and module area to help ensure that our customers receive the premium quality level they expect.

What you will do
The Regional category SQM for Traction Batteries overall activities are focused on product and process performance at external suppliers, supporting both new programs and running production. In this capacity, you will interact closely with other internal stakeholders such as the Engineering department, Production plants IMQ and Resident SQM. Belonging to the Propulsion procurement organization, you will also be an important member of the category team working closely together with buyers and cost engineers for a specific commodity, in this case batteries. 
In addition, you will be responsible for the following activities:

•    Lithium-ion battery specialization and knowledge of lithium ion battery cells together with the SQM tools to ensure production achieving the quality targets. 
•    Early phase involvement to ensure the implementation of lessons learned related to production quality in new projects and products
•    Sourcing for Quality and assessing potential suppliers.
•    Quality assurance of new vehicle launch, verifying adequacy of related action plans and driving supplier capability, capacity as well as quality assurance process with suppliers APQP.
•    Supplier site and quality Improvement and performing SEMAT (Supplier Evaluation and Manufacturing Assessment Tool) at suppliers.
•    8-D / Concern Resolution, Warranty Reduction to ensure timely resolution, verify corrective actions and cascade lessons learned.

Do you fit the profile?
You have a Master degree in Electrochemistry, Material science or equivalent with focus towards battery technology or equivalent experience within the field.
You have practical knowledge and experience in the area of high voltage battery systems, components and power electronics with at least two years of experience of cell production.
You have senior knowledge of quality methods used in automotive industry (e.g. APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D
etc.).
You are fluent in English, have a Driver´s license and ability to travel on frequent basis (incl. long term international travels)

On a personal level
This position is for you who enjoy building and maintaining relationships both within Volvo Cars and externally at our suppliers. You like to take initiatives, ownership and work both independently but also in a team. You enjoy using your communications skills to coach and drive the suppliers forward. You are not afraid to face demanding situations and take action to protect the interests of Volvo Cars and our customers.

How you learn more and apply
If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Ghader Heravi at ghader.heravi@volvocars.com  
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Pedram Yousefi at Pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com 
Kindly register your application as soon as possible but no later than 2020-10-06.
Please note that application through e-mail is not accepted.