Design Engineer - Engine Auxiliary Drive

Design Engineer - Engine Auxiliary Drive

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The Engine Transmission group is a part of the Dressed Engine Section within Powertrain Research and Development. We are now expanding our team of 14 members and several new engine projects are in motion. The groups' responsibility is to develop the FEAD (Front End Auxiliary Drive), TVD/Decoupler, Timing drive (synchronization between crankshaft and camshafts) and designing unique brackets if necessary. The FEAD team is designing, developing and verifying systems and components. You will work with the latest technology in order to reach the future characteristics and requirements in a very exciting field.

As Design Engineer you will be working in projects from advanced engineering/concept phase up until production start and aftermarket. You will coordinate and lead the work within your responsibility area, to reach the objectives and secure the deliveries within the given time and budget. Close contact with other areas within VCC Research & Development, purchase, manufacturing and suppliers are necessary. You will report to the project leaders and group manager.

Main responsibilities

* Lead, plan and drive the work within your own responsibility area
* Develop components and technical solutions according to technical-, quality-, time- and cost requirements
* Create and release technical documentation, such as requirements, drawings /3D-models
* Plan and follow up status of component development and verification testing, both internally and at supplier
* Initiate and assure correct actions when deviations occurs
* Communicate the status and forecast
* Take part in developing and improving our way of working and methods

Required qualifications

* M.Sc., Bachelor of Science or equivalent based on work experience
* Experience from product development
* Good communication and computer skills
* Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
* Drivers' license B
* Basic Engine knowledge is an asset
* Knowledge of VCC systems is an advantage
* Experience in leading a cross-functional team is meritorious
* Documented experience of CATIA is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Openness to change
* High ability to communicate
* Making decisions with ease
* Inclusiveness
* Integrity and Courage
* Great level of energy with the ability to motivate team members

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process, we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Rebecka Simonsson by e-mail rebecka.simonsson@randstadsourceright.se
Interviews will be held continuously.

To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than February 5th, 2017.