Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Job description

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

Main Tasks / Responsibilities / Authorities:
•    Supplier selection & qualification;
-    Participate supplier evaluation, assess quality system(ISO9001 certification, testing labs, quality control processes);

•    Ensure new parts quality;
-    Review technical specification with R&D engineer, SDE & suppliers;
-    Conduct initial sample inspections according to parts planning;
-    Validate parts quality during ramp-up;

•    Continuous monitoring supplier performance;
-    Track supplier performance metrics (PPM, line stop, rework, warranty claim, etc.);
-    Participate supplier in-process audit based on SDE request;
-    Initiate Supplier Development Process, responsible related actions in Adjust phase;
-    Identify high-risk suppliers/parts, report to quality forums;

•    Lead problem solving & corrective actions;
-    Manage containment actions (e.g., sorting, recalls) for critical issues;
-    Lead root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5Why) for defects/non-conformances;
-    Drive corrective & preventive actions, and verify effectiveness;
-    Lead quality improvement project to improve complicated or complex quality defects in manufacting process;
-    Support SDE to improve warranty failure;

•    Performs other related tasks as needed;

Who are you?

Required competence:

·  Language: Chinese & English are mandatory, others are optional
·  Understanding of OMS (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949);
·  Technical knowledge of construction equipment (e.g., excavator, wheel loader);
·  Technical knowledge of parts manufacturing process (e.g., machining, heat treatment, casting);
·  Quality tools (e.g., GD&T, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP);
·  Problem solving skills of complicated quality defect (e.g., SIX SIGMA GB/BB);
·  Statistical analysis skills (e.g., Minitab, PowerBI);
·  Digital competence (e.g., Office365, RPA, ERP, MES);
·  Soft skills (e.g., project management, negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, risk management);

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. 

Job Category:  Purchasing

Organization:  Volvo Construction Equipment

Travel Required:  Frequent Travel

Requisition ID:  28436