Supplier Development Engineer

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

• The position holder is primarily responsible for Supplier Development activities for Hydraulics & Powertrain commodity parts
• He/She is responsible to Initiate and coordinate all activities required to certify existing and prospective suppliers, as well as follow-up supplier evaluations when necessary (SEM audits, Process Audits etc.,)
• Review, verify and certify that supplier processes and controls are sufficient to achieve PPAP approval on all critical components prior to serial production.
• He/She is responsible to manage business relationship with all assigned suppliers and drive continuous improvement practices.
• Lead successful implementation of industry recognized APQP& PPAP (AIAG) policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison between the Supplier, Purchasing, Engineering and Operations in the development of new parts and changes in existing parts.
• Actively support Purchasing with supplier development activities to improve Quality, Efficiency and Cost.
• Support Purchasing Department in maintaining compliance (ISO9001/ISO14001 certification) of suppliers, including participating in CSR audits and other sustainability initiatives.
• Assign Supplier Quality targets and monitor quality performance of suppliers to meet Volvo CE objectives
• Support Quality teams to address Supplier Quality issues using QC tools including Six Sigma approach.
• Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo CE goals and objectives.

Who are you?

• Minimum of a 4-year degree required (Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering degree preferred)
• 5 plus years of Supplier Development or Supplier Quality Assurance in handling Proprietary and Semi Proprietary parts.
• Experience from Construction Equipment / Commercial Vehicle / Engineering industry desirable
• Solid understanding of all latest production processes and materials, required in the field of Hydraulics & Powertrain system parts including parts related to Electro mobility technological areas.
• Hands on experience in development of Proprietary and semi proprietary parts involving manufacturing processes like Castings, Forgings, Precision Machining, Welding, Electrical, Rubber, Plastics, etc.,
• Knowledge on Heat Treatment, Surface treatment and Painting is added advantage
• Hands on experience in working with quality methods and tools (APQP/PPAP, Lean, Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, etc., )
• Project management experience is a plus
• Good communication - verbal & written in English
• Good analytical skill and logical way of thinking
• Committed to Customer Satisfaction and drive Change Management
• Self-driven and Entrepreneurial spirit
• Business acumen & Ownership mentality
• Ability to independently work and prioritize tasks & assignments
• Knowledge of QMS, EMS & OSHAS such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
• Capability to work in multicultural team in a cross functional global organization

What’s in it for you?

This position has the opportunities to develop, build a career and work cross-functionally or globally.

1.    External: 
Work with CE Supplier base across India Region.
Supplier, Quality Review, Business Review etc.,
Training: Quality Systems & Tools to Suppliers

2.   Internal:
Commodity Team, Project, SD team Governance, Plant Quality
Product Quality Council & Product Maintenance review

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today! 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.