Engineering Manager for the Mechanical & Process Maintenance team

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.

Who are we? 

Are you passionate about leading, motivating, and developing people as well as creating strong relationships cross functionally throughout the organization? We are looking for an Engineering Manager for the Mechanical & Process Maintenance team, which is one of two closely positioned teams within Maintenance at Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. 
The two operational teams within Maintenance; Mechanical & Process Maintenance and Electronic Maintenance & Test Automation, have the overall responsibility for our preventive and corrective maintenance in our test labs within Volvo Cars R&D. The group operates in close contact with our customers and other groups within maintenance department. 

What you’ll do 

As an Engineering Manager for the Mechanical & Process Maintenance team, you will lead close to the team to contribute to the development and improvement of the operational efficiency and deliveries, based on the organization’s needs.
You will initiate and lead the competence development within your team in the desired direction, by developing your team members through coaching, mentoring and feedback, as well as competence planning and development of the organization and employees to fulfil current and future needs. You will lead and follow up on the group’s deliverables, establish and operate through networks together with our customers.
As Engineering Manager, you apply a holistic view in the maintenance area taking both customers and R&D needs into consideration, as well as actively participate in the section management team and contribute to the development and improvement of operational efficiency and quality of deliveries.

You will have close collaboration with the Engineering Manager for the Electronic Maintenance & Test Automation team. This role offers you a great opportunity to act in many different arenas and it gives you a broad network throughout the company.

You and your skills

We believe you have a university degree or equivalent expertise. We also believe you have experience within maintenance or tool machinery process and are genuinely interested in developing your department as well as the people working in your team. 
You are a change leader who practice visible leadership. You also need to be fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. Experience from product development as well as previous leadership experience is meritorious.  

On a personal level, you are a good team player with great leadership and communication skills. You have a genuine interest in developing people and the business, and you stay positive and engaged to motivate and inspire others. You are business and performance driven as well as action and customer oriented.

How to learn more and apply

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Hiring Manager Håkan Burman at hakan.burman@volvocars.com. For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Josephine Fagrell at josephine.fagrell@volvocars.com.
We want your application at the latest 17th of December 2023. Please note that due to GDPR applications and CVs via email will not be accepted.