Supplier Development Engineer

Volvo Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in India is seeking a seasoned Supplier Development professional to lead qualification, certification, and continuous improvement across hydraulics and powertrain parts. You will coordinate SEM audits, PPAP readiness, and supplier evaluations to ensure quality before serial production.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations, drive APQP/PPAP, CSR and ISO compliance, and develop supplier quality targets.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in mechanical/production/industrial engineering.
• 5+ years in supplier development or supplier quality assurance for proprietary parts.
• Experience in construction equipment / commercial vehicle / engineering industries.
• Strong understanding of production processes and materials for hydraulics and powertrain.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes like casting, forging, machining, welding, electrical, rubber, plastics.
• Knowledge of heat treatment, surface treatment and painting is a plus.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP, Lean, problem solving, value stream mapping.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Customer satisfaction focus and change management.
• Self-driven and entrepreneurial spirit; ownership mentality.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of QMS, EMS & OSHAS like IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001.
• Ability to work in multicultural global team.

Responsibilities

• Certify existing and prospective suppliers and conduct supplier evaluations.
• Verify supplier processes to achieve PPAP approval before serial production.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead APQP and PPAP policy implementation.
• Collaborate between supplier, purchasing, engineering, and operations.
• Support CSR audits and ISO certifications of suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality targets and use QC tools.
• Participate in development of new parts and changes.

Skills

Supplier Development

Supplier Quality Assurance

APQP/PPAP

Lean

Six Sigma

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Production Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

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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.

• The position holder is primarily responsible for Supplier Development activities for Hydraulics & Powertrain commodity parts
• He/She is responsible to Initiate and coordinate all activities required to certify existing and prospective suppliers, as well as follow-up supplier evaluations when necessary (SEM audits, Process Audits etc.,)
• Review, verify and certify that supplier processes and controls are sufficient to achieve PPAP approval on all critical components prior to serial production.
• He/She is responsible to manage business relationship with all assigned suppliers and drive continuous improvement practices.
• Lead successful implementation of industry recognized APQP& PPAP (AIAG) policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison between the Supplier, Purchasing, Engineering and Operations in the development of new parts and changes in existing parts.
• Actively support Purchasing with supplier development activities to improve Quality, Efficiency and Cost.
• Support Purchasing Department in maintaining compliance (ISO9001/ISO14001 certification) of suppliers, including participating in CSR audits and other sustainability initiatives.
• Assign Supplier Quality targets and monitor quality performance of suppliers to meet Volvo CE objectives
• Support Quality teams to address Supplier Quality issues using QC tools including Six Sigma approach.
• Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo CE goals and objectives.

Who are you?

• Minimum of a 4-year degree required (Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering degree preferred)
• 5 plus years of Supplier Development or Supplier Quality Assurance in handling Proprietary and Semi Proprietary parts.
• Experience from Construction Equipment / Commercial Vehicle / Engineering industry desirable
• Solid understanding of all latest production processes and materials, required in the field of Hydraulics & Powertrain system parts including parts related to Electro mobility technological areas.
• Hands on experience in development of Proprietary and semi proprietary parts involving manufacturing processes like Castings, Forgings, Precision Machining, Welding, Electrical, Rubber, Plastics, etc.,
• Knowledge on Heat Treatment, Surface treatment and Painting is added advantage
• Hands on experience in working with quality methods and tools (APQP/PPAP, Lean, Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, etc., )
• Project management experience is a plus
• Good analytical skill and logical way of thinking
• Committed to Customer Satisfaction and drive Change Management
• Self-driven and Entrepreneurial spirit
• Business acumen & Ownership mentality
• Ability to independently work and prioritize tasks & assignments
• Knowledge of QMS, EMS & OSHAS such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
• Capability to work in multicultural team in a cross functional global organization

What’s in it for you?

This position has the opportunities to develop, build a career and work cross-functionally or globally.

1. External:
Work with CE Supplier base across India Region.
Supplier, Quality Review, Business Review etc.,
Training: Quality Systems & Tools to Suppliers

2. Internal:
Commodity Team, Project, SD team Governance, Plant Quality
Product Quality Council & Product Maintenance review

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

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.