Senior Product Quality Leader

What you will do

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Product Quality Leader to join our team and lead initiatives that transform reactive quality insights into preventive actions for future truck and bus projects. This role is pivotal in applying struactured problem-solving methodologies, especially the 8D framework, and ensuring that lessons learned are embedded into new developments.

You will act as a key interface between field performance and engineering, driving sustainable improvements and influencing long-term product quality strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive Quality & Lessons Learned
• Engage problem-solving using the 8D methodology, with emphasis on steps 7D and 8D (Learn and prevent reocurrence).
• Ensure lessons learned from reactive issues are captured, documented, and integrated into future project requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and cross-functional reviews to drive preventive actions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Coordinate investigations and quality improvement actions across GTT, GTO, and brand teams.
• Represent the customer voice in technical forums and quality reviews.
• Support new product development with insights from field performance and past issues.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Use tools like Excel, Power BI, Minitab, and SQL to analyze quality data and identify trends.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs, proposing actions based on predictive insights.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering.
• Strong experience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, Ishikawa, etc.) and statistical data analysis.
• Familiarity with truck systems and automotive applications.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Experience with Volvo systems: Jira, Volvo Portal, LVD, VDA+, KOLA, Impact is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong collaboration and teamwork.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Initiative and ownership mindset.

What's in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Be part of a diverse and collaborative team.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams.
• Influence product quality at both tactical and strategic levels.
• Lead global initiatives and develop your leadership in a dynamic environment.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Trucks Technology

are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you'll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

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