Group Manager Advanced Steering Systems

Do you have a solid mechatronics or software background?
Do you have experience from developing safety critical software?
Do you like to work in a global team?
Do you dare to take full Global Product Ownership?
Do you have the curiosity and drive to take on new possibilities? Are you able to create a climate of cross functional collaboration where everyone is accountable and proud of the products and solutions?
If, yes - then we are hoping for you to join our team!


We are SAS - Suspension, Axles and Steering
We are located in two sites: Bangalore and Gothenburg and we proudly take ownership of of our technology. We will continue to grow in capacity and responsibility in the coming years!
Automation, electrification and CO2 challenges are keeping us busy, just like alternative fuels and increased load capacity. As part of our Technology Stream, we are working globally with all sites and with our collagues from purchasing, manufacturing and after market.


Your future role?
We are looking for a group manager for a growing team of highly skilled lead and senior engineers with global ownership of advanced steering systems. The Advanced Steering team is in charge of front and rear axle steering systems, for hardware and software. With your team, you will have cradle to grave responsibility for your systems and components. We need you to play an active role in developing our Global Technology Area and shape our Product Stream and to move together from a project driven organisation into a product evolution setup.


Who are You?
We believe that it is the right mindset that will make a difference within our organization. You are ready to challenge your team, your peers and the SAS management team, and you feel comfortable in being challenged. You face change with curiosity and are willing to look forward. Culture beats strategy any time, and we want you to help us to develop a open minded, curious, and even geeky environment!


ISO26262 does not scare you, but you know what to do to comply with it. You know what cyber security might mean for steering systems. You know the agile principles and how to apply them to not only software, but ideally also to hardware development.


A positive mindset and “can do attitude” characterizes your personal profile. You understand that being accountable means driving activities inside as well as outside your own organization. You enjoy balancing between strategic plans and short-term activities. You are comfortable in taking difficult decisions and standing up for the values of our company.
You are holding a University/Bachelor/Master degree in engineering
You have a proven experience within mechatronics engineering, software development for safety critical systems in automotive environments
You are experienced in agile ways of working
You have managerial experience from line or project management

What can we offer?
We can offer you the opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment giving the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.


Curious and want to know more? Please contact us!
Karsten Heinig, Global Technology Manager, +46 31 3227469


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