Advanced Engineering Leader - Air Induction System

Advanced Engineering Leader - Air Induction System

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

Our section Air Induction System & Powertrain Mounts operates within the department Powertrain Installation. The section consists of around 50 persons and is divided into 3 groups. This position is within the Air Induction System, a group that consists of 15 men and women. We are of different ages, background and experience. The main purpose of the Air Induction is to clean and transport air to the combustion chamber within the ICE - Internal Combustion Engine. Other important attributes that have to be considered when designing the system is to reduce noise, inhibit snow and water intrusion and keep low pressure in the given design area. Our components are designed as Build to Print and we are developing dirty side ducts, air cleaners, clean side ducts and charge air ducts. We are now looking for an Advanced Engineering leader.

The Advanced Engineering (AE) leader is part of Volvo Car Groups product development process leader structure. This role is created to lead the technical development of a section and thereby strengthen Volvo Car Group´s competitiveness. The goal is to create a portfolio of technologies that meets future customer requirements, regulatory requirements, social trends, etc. The AE leader is responsible for leading the annual work and Advanced Engineering tasks. The AE leader operates both as leader and as executer and is responsible for the results.

Main responsibilities

* Lead and execute the annual work and AE process for Air Induction System
* Responsible for AE projects within the technical area
* Report project status to the department's annual- and AE responsible and to line manager
* Handle deviations of deliveries against the project plan
* Monitor other sections' AE assignments and judge how the section's technical area is affected
* Participate in benchmarking activities
* Monitor and follow up on that patents are applied for whenever possible
* Establish contact with suppliers and create common AE projects
* Work with governmental organisations, for example regarding co-financing
* Challenge existing technical solutions

Required qualifications

* B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent based on work experience
* Good knowledge and at least 5 years' experience of product development, preferable within the automotive area
* Knowledge of managing and implementing projects
* Good understanding of product development
* Great interest in technology
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken
* Drivers´ license, B
* Experience from design of plastic components is meritorious
* Good practical and theoretical knowledge of the section's technology areas (systems, attributes and function areas) is also meritorious

Personal qualities

* Cooperation and good communication skills
* Used to summarise and present reports
* Ability to establish and develop network
* Innovative and proactive
* Structured with good analytical skills
* Energetic and driven

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Linda Anstrin by e-mail linda.anstrin@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than October 5th, 2016.