Concept Engineer - Inverter Manufacturing

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 Propulsion Components, we are now looking for a Senior Concept Engineer who will participate and lead global, cross-functional concept development (working in early stages) within power electronics from a Manufacturing perspective. As our core competence within the area you add valuable contribution to R&D concept team. You are also responsible to coach and guide other team members, working in the team driving the tasks and results to fulfil program KPIs. You will closely collaborate with members in the team as well as cross functionally, in order to fulfil the manufacturing attributes: quality, assembly time, cost efficiency, environment, change over and flexibility.

As a Senior Concept Engineer, you are product and process responsible from manufacturing point of view and take full responsibility and ownership within the area. You develop and verify lean, robust and ergonomic product and process solutions.

What you’ll bring 

This position is for you with previous experience from production processes and product development, preferably from automotive. We are looking for a committed, positive and proactive Engineer who is enthusiastic about cars. You are target-oriented person with an open-minded attitude. 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 Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
•    Knowledge about 6 Sigma and Lean Production
•    Good understanding of Teamcenter
•    Automated assembly knowledge
•    Problems solving DMAIC knowledge
•    Process development (station/line level)
•    Experience with inverter, power electronics 
•    Advanced English communication skills 

Position is based in Gothenburg.

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.

We are committed to keeping you informed during the entire process. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to Recruiter, Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.