Design Engineer

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Group Design Leader (GDL) you will be part of the Battery Electric Distribution group within the Battery HW Department (97400). You will be responsible for design of your components. Keeping track of time plans, deliveries, reporting system, issue management as well as keeping a good dialogue with suppliers, manufacturing, procurement, etc. in a cross functional environment is a day-to-day part of the job.

Where You’ll do it

Located in Gothenburg, Sweden, we operate an Office First policy.

The Team

We are an international group working according to ECF (Engineering Collaboration Framework), managing parts and systems to make the battery electrical distribution work. We have the joy of doing the design work ourselves, develop Built to Print (BtP) parts and we create all technical documents enabling our supplier base to manufacture our parts.

What You’ll Bring

Competence is important
•    General interest in automotive electrification.
•    B.Sc./M.Sc. in Engineering, or equivalent experience
•    Electrical background
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience as Group Design Leader / Developer.
•    Team Center/Catia experience recommended.
•    Fluent in English
•    Swedish B driver’s license

Personality is key

Due to that you will spend many hours in discussions with different stakeholders we are looking for a team player with strong communication and leadership skills. 
There will also be a lot to keep track of, which will be easy for you since you’re structured, organized and good with priorities. You are also proactive, a fast learner with an analytical and creative mindset. 
You enjoy working in a high pace and fast-changing business, which stimulates your sense of urgency and makes you think outside the box. You are an experienced problem solver, looking for a bigger business challenge and you have a proven track record of delivering on time.#LI-DNI