About this role
Profile University degree in engineering or extensive experience from quality/production area Strong process knowledge in at least one manufacturing discipline and practical knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain management Proven knowledge within advanced quality planning Target cost mindset Product Development knowledge Applied proven capability of effective project management Proven ability to work effectively in matrix organization and ability to manage and influence others Strong communication skills in English, additional language skills a plus Excellent communication and presentation skills Openness for business trips Volvo Construction Equipment, Purchasing and Supplier Management is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer CAB, EE, SMP. In this position you lead and monitor Supplier Development Planning for the commodity related suppliers, this includes quality management, APQP process and productivity improvements. Location for this position will be flexible. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Manage and lead APQP/PPAP activities for all projects Drive productivity improvement programs such as VPS/Lean, VA/VE etc. focusing on waste reduction Proactively perform necessary activities using Supplier Development toolbox to ensure supplier QDC performance (e.g. Process audits, Control Plan Audits, Capacity Audits etc.) Actively contribute to problem solving of major supplier quality issues as required (within serial production and in the field) Analyze regularly supplier QDC- and Warranty performance versus agreed targets and drive continuous improvement actions Ensure supplier fulfillment of general Volvo Group business requirements e.g. SEM, CSR, ISO-certificates, Reach etc. Work in accordance with the Volvo CE processes, systems, the Volvo Way and the Volvo Values and Behaviors If you are interested, please send your application to the HR Department via Volvo Recruitment Online System until November 12st, 2018 at the latest. In case of questions, please contact Christian Magnusson, EE, CAB, SMP&P Supplier Development Manager: +46 16 5414510 We are looking forward to receiving your application! The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. With Volvo Construction Equipment, one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the construction industry under the brands Volvo, SDLG and Terex Trucks, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.