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About the Role

We are looking for an engaged and structured SDE (Supplier Development Engineer) who wants to work in a business-close and international environment with a strong focus on supplier quality and continuous improvement. In this role, you will work cross-functionally and collaborate closely with internal functions such as quality, technology, production, and logistics.

You will also collaborate extensively with external suppliers and play a key role in ensuring that our suppliers meet requirements regarding quality, processes, and technical specifications. The role involves travel related to supplier visits and audits.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and approve new potential suppliers
• Plan and conduct supplier visits and supplier audits
• Evaluate, develop, and follow up on existing suppliers, including supplier audits
• Drive and follow up on supplier development regarding product and process up to PPAP approval
• Ensure that suppliers have a correct understanding of drawings and technical specifications
• Ensure that suppliers use the Gnutti Supplier Portal according to current requirements
• Ensure alignment on measurement methods and results between the supplier and the organization
• Actively support the handling of customer complaints and problem-solving
• Support the Supplier Quality Manager in the implementation of supplier agreements
• Support and collaborate with SQE and SQM according to established escalation rules
• Participate in VAVE initiatives and programs for material cost reduction
• Prepare and compile monthly reports
• Act in accordance with the Gnutti Group Code of Conduct

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a technical education, for example, from a technical high school or equivalent experience. Experience working with supplier quality in the manufacturing industry is highly meritorious.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D, MSA, APQP, SPC, PPAP, and risk-based working methods
• Good knowledge of materials and components such as cast iron, steel, aluminum, and related casting and forging processes
• Good knowledge of problem-solving methodology, such as Ishikawa, 5 Why, and HERCA
• Proficient in using SAP
• Good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• VDA 6.3 auditor training
• VDA 6.3 certification (mandatory when working with customers such as Bosch, Daimler, MAN, Scania, VW, and Audi)
• IATF 16949 2nd party auditor training
• Experience with massive heat treatments and surface treatments such as plating and coating
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (formerly ISO 18001) or equivalent standards

Personal Attributes

To succeed in this role, you are analytical, structured, and solution-oriented. You have a proactive work style and thrive in a role where you combine technical depth with collaboration and communication.

You are confident in dialogue with both internal functions and external suppliers and have the ability to drive issues forward in a clear and professional manner. With your engagement, you contribute to strengthening supplier quality and creating long-term and sustainable supplier relationships.

Employment Type

The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date as agreed.

Application:

We look forward to receiving your application, including CV and cover letter, by July 11, 2026. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact Mattias Olsson at 076-723 62 07 or HR Specialist Jenny Havela at 0227-48310.

About the Company

Gnutti Carlo Sweden AB is part of the Italian group Gnutti Carlo S.p.A, a global company with approximately 4,000 employees, with operations in Canada, USA, England, Austria, India, and China, in addition to Italy and Sweden.

Gnutti Carlo develops and manufactures complex precision components, subsystems for engines, and power transmission systems. The group has strong market positions in selected segments of the global commercial vehicle industry.

Gnutti Carlo Sweden AB includes the factory in Kungsör, Sweden, with a total of approximately 300 employees.

Since 2015, the Swedish part of the group also includes the aluminum foundry Ljunghäll AB.

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