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. Role Description Key responsibilities will include building strong relationships with our suppliers that create benefits for both parties. You will be involved in evaluation and selection of suppliers, and the driver of APQP/PPAP activities for selected projects working closely with our Technology organization. You will also be part of creating and executing Purchasing strategies, and with that comes encouraging our suppliers for development and increased innovation. In your role, you will also educate and mentor activities from cost to quality requirements. Steering sustainability supply chain management programs and driving productivity improvement programs such as VPS/Lean and guiding continuous improvement actions will also be your responsibility. This is Us, Your New Colleagues Supplier Development Europe team is a diverse group of colleagues respecting Volvo Group values (change, customer success, passion, trust, and performance) that creates a high-performing culture. We are an effective and efficient one-team organization with extensive experience in Quality management and Lean manufacturing. We are building tailored Supplier development programs with our suppliers to boost Quality, Sustainability, Capacity, Cost performance and align suppliers' strategies with our purchasing goals and expectations. Who Are You? We are looking for a colleague who has an agile character, is eager to learn and improve. You have a positive and entrepreneurial mindset and are always looking for the next target to reach. You are experienced in driving project management effectively and have knowledge about product development. Your communication skills make it easy for you to connect with both internal and external stakeholders. You have the ability to manage and influence others, and you are structured and focused on execution. You are analytical and have a sustainable mindset. We believe you are comfortable working cross-functionally and able to work within remote management, handling multiple topics simultaneously. Knowledge/Experience We Are Looking For - University degree in electronics and/or software development/production/quality - Experience in Electronics production processes and quality assurance - Experience in Software development and quality assurance - Knowledge in supply chain management and Lean manufacturing - Good communication skills in English Ready for the Next Move? For more information: Christian Magnusson, Head of Supplier Development CAB/Sheet Metal & Plastics/Paint/Electrics & Electronics/Software Europe: +46 16 541 45 10. Location: Flexible - Eskilstuna, Braås, Arvika, Hallsberg, Konz, Wroclav, Belley Last Application Day: November 30th 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 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.