Global Lean Engineer - Supply Partner Development

AB Volvo; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in Sweden is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for Supply Partner Development. You will strengthen supplier performance, map value streams, and drive waste reduction on the shop floor, collaborating with buyers and supplier quality teams to set clear roadmaps. The role requires a university degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering, fluency in English, and willingness to travel up to 50% to meet suppliers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Solid manufacturing or supplier development experience with Lean
• Experience applying Lean on the shop floor
• Ability to map value streams and analyze cycle time data
• Identify waste and drive measurable business impact
• Train and coach others in improvement methods

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current supplier capabilities on site and identify gaps
• Develop and implement roadmaps to close gaps
• Follow up on implementations and outcomes to reduce risk
• Collaborate with buyers and supplier quality engineers
• Travel up to 50% to engage with suppliers and teams

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

OEE analysis

Training & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering

Job description

Volvo Group in Sweden is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for Supply Partner Development. You will strengthen supplier performance, map value streams, and drive waste reduction on the shop floor, collaborating with buyers and supplier quality teams to set clear roadmaps. The role requires a university degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering, fluency in English, and willingness to travel up to 50% to meet suppliers worldwide.