It's not about technology. It's about life.

At Volvo Cars, we’re on a mission to make people’s lives less complicated. We never start with technology and try to squeeze people in around it – we always design our cars around people, and we innovate to provide safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

What we are looking for:

Volvo Cars is in search of a Incoming Material Quality Analyst to support for Material Quality department at our Charleston/Ridgeville, SC plant.

A day in the life of:

The Incoming Material Quality Analyst (IMQ) are the first level of escalation for IMQ Leads’ with analysis of supplier issues and is responsible for deeper problem solving of non-confirming materials. IMQ Analyst also coach IMQ Leads and production members to secure quality in running and series builds. Specific responsibilities include:

• Creates BMS Processes for IMQ, Reviews processes created by IMQ Leads.
• Perform 1st line analysis on parts using part drawings and specs.
• Acts as first level of escalation for IMQ Leads’ with analysis of supplier issues and is responsible for deeper problem solving of non-confirming materials.
• ERA Containment to assure quality parts online (initiate sorts and rework).
• Write work instructions for sorts and rework. Reviews processes created by IMQ Leads.
• Perform QPS on 3rd party sorts and rework.
• Lead working meetings to establish ERA containment.
• Initiate the 8D process towards supplier.
• Sort production material and block any material non-conforming to specification for further analysis/action
• Issue quality rejection reports (QR) to suppliers for material non-conforming to specifications.
• Initiate control and sorting activities on inbound and material in stock at Volvo, including parts in cars before FC that can be affected by the deviation.
• Participate in analysis of suspected material deviations to determine the non-conformity to specifications.
• Agreement with Procurement Plant Team (PPT) to accept/ reject “Liability Not agreed” stated by supplier.
• Escalate serious deviations (S300, A100, frequent B50) to Procurement Plant Team (PPT) for material in stock/ in transit or on car that is non-conforming to specifications.
• Initiate invoice the occurred costs to the concerned supplier.
• Supports IMQ Leads in conjunction with the IMQ Engineer in response to complex problem solving, part specifications, and ERA (Emergency Response Action) containment implementation.
• Act as a coach to IMQ Leads to secure quality in running and series builds.
• Secures that all standards are being followed during the incoming material quality process for finding any non-conforming material.
• Is the support function between the IMQ Leads and IMQ Engineer.
• Lead projects when issues need to be escalated or for further analysis.
• Assure all 4Ms are performed correctly during root cause analysis.

What you will bring to Volvo:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – in lieu of degree, a combination of directly related work experience and training will be considered.
• Strong Analytic skills.
• Parts drawing reading and interpretation skills required.
• Working knowledge about basic quality tools, e.g 4M analysis, 5 Why, Pareto etc.
• Knowledge of production and logistics systems (Chimas/Plus)
• Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams required.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.