Supplier Performance Management Engineer

3 weeks ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Volvo Car Germany GmbH Full time

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Supplier Performance Management Engineer

Want to join us on our exciting journey?

Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people's lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference

Nothing beats being part of positive change. We're on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you in the Procurement Chassi & HPDC.

At Procurement, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services - at the right cost, quality and technology is essential for the success of Volvo Car Group. Ultimately, it's all about cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo.

We're looking for someone with experience in High-Pressure Die Casting to help ensure that our customers receive the premium quality level they expect.

What you'll do

Supplier Performance Management engineer (SPM) for HPDC's overall activities are focused on product and process performance at external suppliers, supporting both new programs and running production. In this role, you will be a key player in leading supplier readiness, performance, and development activities for your category within the Platform. You will be involved in all phases of the Volvo supplier business, from strategic work to running production.

Together with your colleagues in the Global Category Team, R&D colleagues, and suppliers, you are responsible to secure supplier readiness from the early phase to launch projects and challenging suppliers to continuously improve their Q&D performance in running production.

Belonging to the Platform procurement organization, you will also be an important member of the category team working closely together with buyers and cost engineers for a specific commodity, in this case, HPDC.

In addition, you will be responsible for the following activities
High Pressure Die Casting specialization:


• Use specific knowledge of HPDC manufacturing and quality factors together with the SPM tools to ensure production achieves the quality targets

• Ensure the implementation of lessons learned related to product quality in new projects and products

• Assess potential suppliers prior to sourcing

• Support sourcing with Quality data analysis

• Quality assurance of new vehicle launch

• Drive quality execution of manufacturing-related issues at suppliers

What you'll bring


• Practical knowledge and experience in the area High-Pressure Di Casting with at least two years of experience in HPDC production.

• Knowledge of quality methods used in the automotive industry (e.g. APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D etc.).

• Fluency in English and a driver's license.

• You will also have the ability to travel on a frequent basis (incl. long-term international travel)

Who you are

This position is for you if you enjoy building and maintaining relationships both within Volvo Cars and externally with our suppliers. You like to take initiative, ownership, and work both independently but also in a team. You enjoy using your communications skills to coach and drive the suppliers forward. You are not afraid to face demanding situations and take action to protect the interests of Volvo Cars and our customers.

Want to know more? We hope so

We would love to receive and review your application. If you want more information about the role and its responsabilities or simply learn a bit more about the team, reach out to the hiring manager at or the recruiter at We want your application before June 30th 2024, but selection will be running continuously. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted in respect to GDPR.

Volvo Cars - Driving change together

Volvo Cars' continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You'll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that's made us one of the world's most awarded and progressive employers.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

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