- To evaluate Surface Treatment (coating) supplier lines and facilities, managing their development plan up to the excellence level required by the Volvo standards.
- To support the new part developments, securing the suppliers ability to coat the parts according to the specification on robust manufacturing processes.
- To lead the supplier continuous improvements as well as being entitled to steer strong reaction in case of supplier performance deviation.
- To contribute to the Surface Treatment Supplier Quality Global Network, working on new standard inputs, continuously improving the assessment tool and permanently monitoring the new technology and their opportunities.
- The SQE builds and develops a large network of partners from Suppliers, Buyers, Engineering, Standard Group, Production Plants, Project Stakeholders, Warranty Department, etc.
- Work in close coordination with the Global Technical Specialist for Surface Treatment to have common calibration and have a clear roadmap for Lead auditor training and approval.
- Additional responsibility of performing supplier audits through SEM (Supplier Evaluation Model) Sustainability audits (CSR) after internal training and auditor approval
Competence and Experience
- Academic degree in Chemical engineering, surface treatment chemistry, organic and or inorganic coating
- Experience on Surface Treatment (coating) application processes and its management within automotive business
- Good knowledge and practice of automotive quality standards and tools, such as IATF 16949, APQP PPAP, process audit and problem solving
- Prior experience in supplier quality is an added advantage
- Excellent decision-making skills, considering risks and opportunities, with an ownership mindset
- Continuous Improvement and Excellence mindset with good communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills - true connector working in eco-systems
- Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the success of the Volvo Group
- Proactiveness is an absolute must!
