Design Engineer

Imagine yourself looking at a picture.

Do you focus on the details or do you prefer to take a holistic view? Or are you one of those who can’t choose between these two approaches? Who rather combine your curiosity, analytical side and your sense of details in finding the best solution in every case? Then please continue to read because you are probably one of the engineers we are looking for!

The transmission design and Marine Engine and EMOB Mechanical Design departments are looking for design engineers who are interested in working with various technologies and all design stages towards marine transmission system, marine engines and EMOB drivelines. A person who is curious and driven to take on new possibilities and be actively involved and who is able to look at the bigger picture as well as going down in details.

You have ambition and energy to develop yourself in a way that can lead to new tasks and responsibilities. As a person you enjoy working in a team and can inspire your team colleagues. You feel engaged by working in projects and reaching goals. Since the job consists of a network of contacts internally and externally, your networking skills are highly valued.

We believe that you have both the competence and personality that will make a difference in our organisation. Imagine yourself working in an environment focused on solutions for the future where creativity and new ideas is a part of your day to day work.

The transmission department within Product development:
The transmission department within Product development is responsible for the development and design of transmissions for Marine applications. It is located in Gothenburg and Köping and manufacturing sites are in Sweden and US. The department is today about 22 persons working in different roles. The group is organized to have a holistic view of our products taking care of all the different stages in the product cycle of the transmissions – from new development projects via product maintenance to quality issues and feedback from the market.

All stages are led by project leaders within the department and to which this position supports. This role is set and defined together with each project leader for each project. For the individual there is a great opportunity for growing the responsibilities and tasks.

The Marine Engine and EMOB Mechanical Design department within Product development:
The Marine Engine and EMOB Mechanical Design department is responsible for the development and design of combustion engines, engine parts & accessories as well as mechanical design of electrical & hybrid drivelines for both on land & marine applications. The department is today about 15 persons working in different roles. The group is organized to have a holistic view of our products taking care of all the different stages in the product cycle of the engines & drivelines – from new development projects via product maintenance to quality issues and feedback from the market.

All stages are led by project leaders within the department and to which this position supports. This role is set and defined together with each project leader for each project. For the individual there is a great opportunity for growing the responsibilities and tasks.

Required knowledge and experience:
Your CV should contain listed qualifications in minimum a Bachelor degree with preferably a couple of years of professional experience
We are a global team and located in Gothenburg, Köping, Vara, Skövde, England UK, France, India and Chesapeake US, therefor communication and networking skills are highly valued
You are, or are able to quickly become, proficient in Creo

What can we offer:
Together with our team of highly skilled colleagues you will get the opportunity to develop both on a professional and personal level.
You will have the opportunity to not only develop and design parts and systems of the transmissions, engines and drivelines but also to be part of building the prototypes, participate in rig and boat testing and work with the plant to optimize the parts.
You will network with suppliers and various parts of the company, such as purchasing, production, testing and the other design departments.
Our trademark at Volvo Penta is innovation, we are always looking for fresh ideas and we are sure that your attitude and open mind-set will be a key asset for us.

We strive for gender balance as we believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in its full meaning in our workforce creates a competitive advantage. It is our people that make the difference.

For further information, please contact:
Manager Transmission: Henrik Eldh, telephone 031-3225955
Manager Light Duty Engine Platform & EMOB Mech Design: Hans Olausson, telephone 0739025443