Group Manager for Industrial Engineering in Operations

Imagine yourself working with artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies - like vision systems, radar, lidar, thermal sensing, electronic controls, and human-machine interface - developed to prevent traffic incidents from happening and mitigate the effect when accidents are unavoidable. Challenging and deeply satisfying.

At Veoneer our people are purpose-driven and curious. We are pioneers who thrive in response to the new and exciting challenges we face at the forefront of technology. We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional everyday development and growth.

In Vårgårda, just an hour away from the Swedish car mecca, Gothenburg, we have our state-of-the-art Research and Electronics Manufacturing facility. Here, together with our engineers, we develop the next generation in modern manufacturing of radar and camera systems



What You´ll Do
You will be one of two Group Managers within Industrial Engineering in Operations focusing on Production Engineering. Your area of responsibility will be to drive continuous improvements to machines and processes so that our operators can be as efficient as possible. Your team to lead, consist of skilled Manufacturing technicians, and you will continue to develop the team towards best in class, thereby securing the highest quality standards, efficient processes, and a good working environment. These technicians are part of our matrix organization, as members of cross-functional production management teams.

Your Responsibilities:

- Lead, empower and point the way for employees to meet organization targets and expectations
- Plan staffing levels and maintain employee work schedules and workload
- Secure a safe work environment where the work can be carried out without risk of ill health or accidents
- Coordinate and implement process changes for changed components and/or products
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff. Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition and rewards
- Act as Employers representative


You’ll be a member of the cross-functional Autonomous Manufacturing Center (AMC), responsible for its engineering matters. At the AMC you’ll work closely with your colleagues responsible for Maintenance and Quality.

Who are we looking for:
At Veoneer, we value a can-do attitude, engagement, an open mindset, and the ability to create and sustain good relationships with customers and colleagues.

We are searching for you who have an open holistic mindset, can adapt to different challenges, and show perseverance when needed. You show responsibility through action and initiative and are willing to lead by example.

By being organized and proactive you act quickly to the needs of the organization with high quality. You seek to understand and share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and the organization, and you possess good communication skills.

The Veoneer organization is full of various expertise, both globally and locally. By using your network, both inside and outside of the organization, you actively seek new information and improvements.

At Veoneer, it's all about Trust, so it's important for us that you respect and follow standards, deadlines, and agreements.

As a manager at Veoneer, you have strong skills to lead a team and individuals with the guidance of our values and principles. You show great integrity and fairness and are supportive and coaching. You know when to take off your “manager hat” and when to put it on and if a conflict arises, you can handle it.

We believe that you will bring:

- Strong leadership skills and a long-term strategic mindset
- Project Leader/Manager experience
- Good technical understanding e.g. Mechanical/Automation/Electronics
- Lean production and Change Management Experience
- Ability to practice a high level of confidentiality
- General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and employee relations
- Good skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written


Education

- University degree within engineering, or Manufacturing, or equivalent relevant work experience

Your first months at Veoneer:
Getting comfortable in a new job and new environment is a process that involves several steps. At Veoneer, newly hired employees are introduced to an onboarding program. The program aim to provide new employees with a good foundation for their entire Veoneer journey and a successful start. Within the program, new employees are also assigned a mentor to guide you through your first six month.

What we offer:
- A workplace characterized by entrepreneurial mindset, and a "can do"-attitude
- Good career and development opportunities
- A High-Tech company offering products within the expansive technological fields; assistant and collaborative driving
- An atmosphere that promotes innovation and being creative
- Contribution to Trust in Mobility and Safety on the roads.


At Veoneer, diversity is an asset and a strength. We have opportunities for you who want to create, change and develop. We work to improve everyday life and make a difference together.

Please note, that we do not accept nor consider applications through e-mail, due to GDPR and company policy.

Location: Vårgårda

Employment conditions: Full-time employment

Starting date: By agreement

Contact information: if you have any questions regarding the position or recruitment process please contact hiring manager
Håkan Uddh, hakan.uddh@veoneer.com, or
Talent Acquisition Partner, Per Lind, per.lind@veoneer.com

Last day of application: 2022-11-30, continuous selection, position can be filled before last application date.

Union: We have Union agreement/Collective agreement with Sveriges Ingenjörer and Unionen.

About Veoneer

Veoneer is an automotive technology company, a world leader in active safety and restraint control systems, focused on delivering innovative, best-in-class products and solutions to our customers. Our purpose is to create trust in mobility. Veoneer is a Tier-1 hardware supplier and system integrator with products being part of more than 125 scheduled vehicle launches for 2022. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Veoneer has 6,100 employees in 11 countries. The Company is building on a heritage of close to 70 years of automotive safety development.

We design, develop and manufacture state-of-the-art software, hardware and systems for occupant protection, advanced driving-assistance systems, and collaborative and automated driving to vehicle manufactur...