Area Leader

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Manufacturing Engineering – let’s introduce ourselves  

At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global production team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place to be. 

We offer you an exciting opportunity in an international and growing company with a great culture and plenty of development opportunities. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to actively contribute to the growth of our business through people. Come join us! 

Central Manufacturing Engineering at Volvo Car Group prepares and implements quality assured flexible and effective production systems in the plants globally. At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a group working close to all our elements within the chain of developing- construction- manufacturing and containing process. 

What you’ll do  

Within Manufacturing Engineering, we are now looking for an Area Leader. In this role you will have overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects for a specific area over time. You will fulfil the targets and planning for the projects ​and take complete ownership of the area, including resources in the area team​. As Area Leader, you are responsible for securing all ME PC Industrialization deliveries from the area. You will have close collaboration with other Area Leaders and guide the team members. Area budget and handing over equipment to end user​ will be in your scope as well.  

What you’ll bring  

This position for you with previous experience from manufacturing engineering and process development. You are target-oriented person with an open-minded attitude. You have high interest for plant process development as well as global and strategic mindset. Thanks to your advanced communication skills you have the ability to create good and trustful relationships. You have a holistic perspective and a good understanding of what compromises to make. 

You also have 
* Bachelor’s degree within production or similar 
* Knowledge about 6 Sigma and Lean Production 
* Experience in process design and process development (station/line level) 
* Leadership skill and experience  
* Advanced English communication skills  


Position is currently based in Skövde, within a year base location will be transferred to Floby.  

Want to know more? 

We invite you to apply in English at your earliest convenience. We do not have a fixed end date for this advertisement as we are continuously looking for this competence. Please apply through the provided link. Applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged. 
If you have any inquiries, please reach out to Recruiter, Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.