Volvo

Quality Engineer (Associate Professional / Supervisor)

Volvo • $75K — $95K *
Ridgeville, SC 29472In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in quality systems, supplier quality, or incoming inspection processes
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment
  • Proficiency in SAP or similar inventory/ERP systems
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for supplier-related quality issues affecting incoming materials
  • Lead investigation and resolution of non-conforming material issues
  • Issue reports for materials that do not meet quality standards
  • Oversee sorting and containment operations for suspect materials
  • Ensure compliance of incoming materials with quality specifications
  • Support production teams with root cause analysis for defects
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives aligned with ISO standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one
  • Tax-advantaged savings accounts and wellness program
  • Global paid parental leave covering all employees
  • Discounted rates for leasing a new Volvo
  • Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Full Job Description
Incoming Material Quality Supervisor

The Incoming Material Quality Supervisor is a critical leader within Plant Quality Operations, responsible for ensuring all inbound materials meet established quality standards and support uninterrupted production. This role serves as the primary interface between suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing, driving rapid containment and resolution of material-related issues while fostering a culture of built-in quality.

What you'll do

Supplier Quality Management
  • Serve as the first point of contact for all technical supplier-related quality deviations impacting incoming material / VCCH processes.
  • Lead containment, investigation, and resolution of non-conforming material issues to protect production flow.
  • Issue technical rejection reports for non-conforming materials.
  • Coordinate and oversee sorting, rework, and containment activities for suspect material lineside, in VCCH storage locations and in-route to VCCH.
  • Escalate critical supplier material deviations (S300, A100, repeat B50) to Procurement Plant Team (PPT), including risks to production, yard holds, or insufficient supplier response.


Incoming Material Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all incoming materials meet defined specifications and quality standards before release to production.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks through immediate containment and verification actions.
  • Support production teams with 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) analysis to identify root causes of defects.
  • Lead supplier-related issue management activities, including VIRA follow-ups during program and launch phases.
  • Drive inspection, validation, and verification processes during production changes or new builds.


Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Incoming Material Quality Leads and Analyst to achieve high performance and accountability.
  • Promote standardized work, visual management, and disciplined execution on the shop floor.
  • Build workforce capability through structured training, certification tracking, and competency development programs.
  • Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.


Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Utilize data analytics from Volvo internal systems (CHIMAS, PLUS, Collaboration Portal, Teamcenter, Atacq) to monitor trends, identify risks, and drive data-driven decision making.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and supplier performance.
  • Strengthen problem-solving capabilities across teams through coaching and structured methodologies.
  • Ensure alignment of quality processes with ISO standards and regulatory requirements


What you'll bring

  • Excellent communication skills both written and orally in English
  • 5-8 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in quality systems, supplier quality, or incoming inspection processes
  • Experience leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced production environment
  • Proficiency in SAP or similar inventory/ERP systems
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting


Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field or 10 years supervisory experience
  • Automotive manufacturing experience
  • Experience with quality systems, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance
  • Greenbelt certification


Core Competencies
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, A3)
  • Effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to lead under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
  • Proven ability to develop people and build high-performing teams
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence


Let's talk benefits

  • Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.


About Volvo

Volvo Car Corporation is a Swedish luxury automobile marque. It is headquartered in Torslanda in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company manufactures and markets sport utility vehicles (SUVs), station wagons, sedans and compact executive sedans. The Volvo Group was founded in 1927 as a subsidiary of the ball bearing manufacturer SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Stockholm stock exchange in 1935, SKF sold most of the shares in the company. Volvo Cars was owned by AB Volvo until 1999, when it was acquired by the Ford Motor Company as part of its Premier Automotive Group. Geely Holding Group then acquired Volvo Cars from Ford in 2010.
Learn more about Volvo
Size
105,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1927
* Ladders Estimates

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