Supplier Quality 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. 

Supply Network Quality
Interested to join a team who works hand and in hand with our supply network partners to secure the bestproduct quality for our end-customer? Driven by a strong quality mindset? Convinced that building solidrelationships with supply network partners is key to continuously improve? Or just curious about the title?These are already good reasons to look at this job posting!

This is us, your new colleagues
The Supply Network Quality (SNQ) organization, belonging to Truck Quality, is driving the supply partner base towards premium automotive quality standards and world-class performance. We are responsible for continuously improving the supply partner base and the quality of purchased parts. There is now an opportunity to join the SNQ India team. By joining our team, you can expect to be warmly welcomed, respected and appreciated for who you are. We value difference convinced that it is key for a team to better perform in our work when everyone can express themselves freely. Your personal development is our priority making you, we hope, happy and motivated to come every day to work!

Requirements
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible to perform quality assurance activities with external supply network partners of Volvo Group in order to secure purchased components meet design specifications. We look for a candidate who enjoys the varying tasks of an SQE role, has strong commitment, works well both alone and in teams and can handle a high pace. Since travelling to supply network partners is a frequent activity, our candidate enjoys travelling and meeting new people, shall master communication both written and spoken and being able to handle multiple simultaneous projects

Main Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of Iron casting supply network partners, responsible for the complete quality of parts
• Early involvement in supply network partner selection process
• Ensure APQP is performed and proceeding in accordance to required project timing and the risks are mitigated
• Verify and lead all APQP deliverables and approve PPAP submissions and tooling
• Secure the capacity & ramp up plan and implement Firewall / Pre-launch controls to ensure smooth SOP launch
• Drive the Quality concerns raised from Volvo plants with quick containment & secure the corrective and permanent / preventive actions
• Lead transformation activities on sustainability and digitalization within SNQ
• Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of supply network partners

Competence and Experience

• Bachelors / Masters in Metallurgical / Mechanical / Automobile  Engineering or related fields
• 8-15 years of relevant experience in supplier quality preferably from Automotive background
• Strong technical knowledge and manufacturing know how on Iron casting components
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Problem solving and Solution oriented mindset
• Ability to work and deliver results independently
• Strong networking and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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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. 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.