Design Engineer

If you are curious and interested in the future, constantly asking yourself how you can do a new or current design smarter & better, then listen up, this can be something for you !!


The Volvo Penta Light Duty Engine Platform and EMOB Mechanical Design department are looking for a design engineer who are interested in working with various Technologies at all design stages with our marine engines and industrial & marine EMOB drivelines. As a person you are curious and driven to take on new possibilities, you like to be actively involved and you are able to look at the bigger picture as well as going deep 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 like to inspire your team colleagues. You feel engaged by working in projects and reaching goals. Since the job includes working in 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 organization. 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 Volvo Penta Light Duty Engine Platform and EMOB Mechanical Design department within product development:
The LDEP 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 19 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. For the individual there is a great opportunity for growing with the responsibilities and tasks.

Required knowledge and experience:
Your CV should contain listed qualifications, minimum a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of professional experience within CAD design of complex technical parts.
You shall have good knowledge of CREO CAD & Creo view software.
Knowledge in KOLA structure system is also an important merit.
Good knowledge of production processes and routines.



The office is located in Gothenburg, within our department we work as an global team with colleagues in Vara, Skövde, England UK, France, India and Chesapeake US and many more places. Therefore communication and networking skills are highly valued




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, engines and drivelines but also to be part of building the prototypes, participate in rig and boat testing and work with the production 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 Light Duty Engine Platform & EMOB Mech Design: Hans Olausson, telephone 0739025443