Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Quality Engineer at Volvo Trucks you will play a pivotal role in driving best‑in‑class quality performance and environmental sustainability across the plant. You will coach teams, lead audits, and ensure that quality and environmental management systems meet global standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support the organization in achieving top‑tier quality performance and environmental goals.
• Coach teams on the deployment of Volvo Production System (VPS) principles.
• Maintain and align the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS) and VPS with global requirements.
• Prepare and update quality check cards, summarize quality assurance matrices, and communicate findings.
• Analyze defect data, apply quality tools, and lead problem‑solving initiatives using 5W1H and containment methods.
• Plan resources for quality control activities and assess competency needs for quality tools.
• Lead internal campaigns, manage aftermarket claim investigations, and oversee control plans.
• Conduct internal audits, maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, and report environmental metrics (water, energy/CO₂, waste).

Required profile

• Proven experience in quality engineering within an industrial or automotive environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize and eliminate chronic problems.
• Excellent coaching and communication skills to foster a problem‑solving culture.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, audits, and environmental reporting tasks.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability objectives.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 quality management standards
• ISO 14001 environmental management standards
• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
• Environmental Management System (EMS) implementation
• Andon and defect detection systems
• 5W1H problem‑solving methodology
• Volvo Production System (VPS) principles