Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Cab Exterior & Interior

Location: Dublin

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. What you will doYou will own supplier industrialization, quality assurance, capacity verification and launch readiness for an assigned portfolio within Cab Exterior and Cab Interior.

You will help suppliers deliver components that consistently meet dimensional, appearance, functional and durability requirements, from sourcing through stable production.

The scope may include exterior panels and trim, molded and composite components, lighting, glazing and sealing systems, seats, interior trim and other cab systems. The assigned portfolio will reflect business needs and your technical expertise.

Your responsibilities

Lead supplier industrialization from sourcing through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), phased Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), launch and stable production.

Assess supplier manufacturing feasibility, process capability, quality systems and readiness. Identify risks early and drive recovery plans with clear owners, milestones and escalation.

Plan and execute supplier capacity verification, including Run-at-Rate and Significant Production Runs, and verify sustainable output against agreed production requirements.

Lead supplier audits and process reviews. Review and approve Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Control Plans, measurement systems and PPAP evidence within delegated authority.

Participate in sourcing, design, technical specification, tooling and manufacturing feasibility reviews with Purchasing, Engineering and suppliers.

Verify that critical and significant characteristics are controlled through capable processes, mistake-proofing, appropriate inspection, traceability and segregation of nonconforming parts.

Assess commodity-specific risks such as molding and coating capability, appearance consistency, dimensional stability, fit and finish, sealing, assembly interfaces and functional performance, as applicable to the assigned components.

Lead supplier investigations and corrective actions. Verify root cause, containment effectiveness and sustainable results at the supplier, including updates to PFMEAs, Control Plans and work instructions.

Coordinate with Supplier Quality Plant teams, Plant Quality and Engineering to protect production, establish supplier clean points and prevent recurrence while maintaining clear functional ownership.

Manage quality risks associated with product, process, tooling, material and manufacturing-location changes, including required validation and PPAP updates.

Maintain accurate supplier readiness and performance information in Volvo systems. Communicate risks, decisions needed and recovery progress clearly to stakeholders.

Coach other SQEs and share effective practices across commodity teams and regional and global SNQ networks.

Who are you?

You take ownership, act on evidence and follow through. You work closely with suppliers and colleagues to resolve risks early, protect customers and achieve sustainable improvement.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.

At least three years of relevant automotive manufacturing, supplier quality, product quality or industrialization experience.

Practical knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), structured problem solving and supplier audit methods.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), technical specifications and manufacturing processes.

Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and applicable VDA quality standards.

Ability to independently manage a supplier portfolio, prioritize risks, lead cross-functional activities and influence decisions without formal authority.

Clear communication, sound technical judgment and a collaborative approach in a multicultural organization.

Preferred experience

Experience in one or more Cab Exterior or Cab Interior commodity areas, including trim, seating, lighting, glazing, sealing systems or related cab components.

Experience with injection molding, composites, painting and coating, foaming, upholstery, bonding,…