Erik Bergström
erik.bergstrom@email.se | +46 8 742 5893 | Västermalmsvägen 47, 171 65 Solna | linkedin.com/in/erikbergstrom

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Supplier Development Engineer with 12+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and supplier management within the aviation and heavy equipment industries. Proven expertise in implementing continuous improvement initiatives, resolving complex quality issues through 8D problem solving and root cause analysis, and driving supplier performance improvements. Skilled in FMEA, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and quality systems management. Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, project management, and training supplier teams to achieve operational excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Supplier Development Engineer
Aerotech Solutions AB, Västerås
January 2019 – Present

• Lead supplier development activities for 45+ strategic suppliers supporting aviation component manufacturing, achieving 28% reduction in supplier-related quality incidents over three years
• Conduct comprehensive supplier audits and assessments using PPAP, FMEA, and quality system standards to ensure compliance with aerospace industry requirements and customer specifications
• Facilitate 8D problem solving and root cause analysis sessions with supplier teams to address non-conformances, resulting in 95% on-time closure rate for corrective actions
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives at supplier facilities, driving $1.2M in annual cost savings through waste elimination and process optimization
• Manage supplier qualification process for new product introductions, including design reviews, fixture validation, and production readiness assessments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to resolve complex technical issues related to valves, tubing, brass components, and plumbing assemblies
• Utilize SAP and Oracle systems for supplier performance tracking, documentation management, and data analysis
• Train and mentor supplier personnel on quality tools, manufacturing best practices, and customer-specific requirements

Manufacturing Engineer
Volvo Group Components, Gothenburg
June 2015 – December 2018

• Supported manufacturing operations for heavy equipment production lines, focusing on process improvement and quality assurance initiatives
• Developed and implemented manufacturing processes for new product designs, including fixture design using Computer-Aided Design software
• Conducted FMEA studies and process capability analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes in production processes
• Led Lean Manufacturing projects utilizing value stream mapping, 5S, and kaizen events, achieving 18% improvement in production efficiency
• Collaborated with Product Design team to ensure manufacturability and reliability of components during new product development phases
• Created and maintained manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Participated in root cause analysis investigations and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues

Quality Engineer
Precision Manufacturing Sweden, Linköping
August 2012 – May 2015

• Performed quality assurance activities including incoming inspection, in-process audits, and final product verification for aviation components
• Investigated customer complaints and internal non-conformances using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Supported PPAP submissions and supplier quality improvement initiatives
• Maintained quality system documentation and participated in internal and external audits
• Analyzed quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assisted in training production personnel on quality standards and inspection techniques

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering
Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Graduated: May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg
Graduated: May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Certification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Quality & Problem Solving: 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, PPAP, Quality System Management, Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Tools, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Design, Fixtures, Production Management

Engineering: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Product Design, Engineering Documentation, Reliability Engineering

Industry Knowledge: Aviation, Airlines, Heavy Equipment, Valves, Tubing, Brass, Plumbing Components

Software & Systems: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management: Cross-functional Team Leadership, Supplier Development, Training & Mentoring, Project Coordination

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Reduced supplier defect rate by 42% through implementation of comprehensive supplier development program
• Led successful qualification of 12 new suppliers, enabling supply chain diversification and $850K annual cost reduction
• Recognized with Excellence Award for outstanding contribution to quality improvement initiatives in 2021
• Published internal best practices guide for supplier quality management adopted across three manufacturing facilities