Group Manager Cast Materials & New Technologies

Would you like being a part of shaping the future solutions for a sustainable transport and infrastructure industry? Do you like working with materials technology and continuously have an open dialogue with our stakeholders?
Do you enjoy teamwork and developing yourself and others to meet future challenges?
Then take the opportunity to join the exciting journey of creating future solutions for our customers as well as building a sustainable working environment characterized by trust, openness and wellbeing.


This is us, your new colleagues
Testing, Verification and Materials Technology (VT&MT) is responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of test and materials technology laboratories.


We co-operate closely with product owners and technology owners in different functions. VT&MT is part of Powertrain Engineering, Group Trucks Technology (GTT) located in Gothenburg.


Within VT&MT, Materials Technology is an expert function serving Volvo Group and selected external customers in the field of applied materials technology. We offer competence and development resources for product and process development. We have a modern and well-equipped laboratory for material analyses and for testing of materials properties. Our specialists work globally in the whole product lifecycle from early phase development to maintenance. In our team, we value the strength given by differences in background, knowledge, age, gender, and nationality.


Cast Materials & New Technologies is one of two groups within Materials Technology.


This is what you will do
As the group manager for Cast Materials & New Technologies you have the privilege to lead a group of passionate engineers who enjoy what they do. The group is built by teamwork and engagement, having fun together and supporting each other in our daily work.


In this role you are expected to continuously drive the development of individuals and technical teams as well as to contribute to the development of the organization as a whole. You will work in close connection with the group manager for the other Materials Technology group. Together you are responsible for the operation and development of Materials Technology.


You will also have the opportunity to influence processes and way of working in the Verification, Testing & Materials Technology management team.


Who are you? Are we a perfect match?
We expect you to be a person with a strong will to deliver and develop teams. 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 decisions and standing up for the values of our company.


Other qualifications are:
You are holding a University/Master degree within materials science engineering mechanical engineering, physics engineering, chemical engineering or similar experience.
You have proven skills of leading technology as team leader, line manager or project manager.
You have experience from metallic materials.
You have experience from work in industry, materials laboratory and work environment related issues.
You also have to be fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What can we offer?
You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled and supportive colleagues in an exciting, global environment that provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment allowing interaction with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust each other and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth. This is where you fit right in!
We look forward to receiving your application!


If you have any questions, please get in touch:
Maria Nylander, Director Verification, Testing & Materials Technology, phone: +46 765 538524


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