Group Design Leader

Group Design Leader

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

The group Exhaust System is a part of Powertrain Installation. We work with the vehicle mounted exhaust system working primarily with NVH and Pressure drop properties of the system. We work in close cooperation with our suppliers and different car and engine projects. We deliver complete system to new car projects and to current running production.

As Group Design Leader you will work within exhaust system team for new car programs. You will lead a team containing of Design Engineer, Purchasing, Site Quality Manager and work in close cooperation with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing engineers, SQM, testing department and other support team members within the company. You will be reporting to the program management and Group manager regarding the progress as time, technique and cost. The work demands a personality that drives all tasks effectively and find ways to implement the best possible solution with no deviations regarding quality assurance.

Main responsibilities

* Manage Exhaust system projects
* Report project status to the program management and Group manager
* Lead the cross functional team both internally at Volvo Cars and towards the supplier to manage the deliveries according to the project plan
* Manage and communicate detailed project plans for all concerned parts of the project
* Document and communicate all decisions within the team
* Delegate and drive daily activities

Required qualifications

* B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* Project leading experience
* Great skills in English spoken and written
* Swedish driver license
* Automotive experience is meritorious
* Knowledge about the exhaust system is meritorious

Personal qualities

* A great communicator and excellent cooperation skills
* High integrity and professionalism
* Holistic view and conceptual thinking
* Business and performance driven

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 Sorcerigth. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Daniela Borquez or by e-mail daniela.borquez@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

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 Oct 7th, 2016.