Head of Exterior Studio Engineering

The new multi brand studio, Geely Design Center Gothenburg, is a part of the multi-cultural global network of Geely Design studios dedicated to supporting the efforts of Geely Auto Group sub brands. Our Design Center in Gothenburg is the global headquarters for Geely Design and focuses on delivering great design for the two brands: Zeekr and Lynk & Co.

Our Studio Engineering consist of three teams. Exterior-, Interior- and CMF Studio Engineering. At the moment we are looking for a Head of Exterior Studio Engineering to strengthen the team. In this role you will act as an active link between Design and Engineering and manufacturing departments, providing support to the design departments with technical expertise securing that the technical solutions are maximized to meet Design intention and to deliver top quality. The role as a Manager for Exterior Studio Engineering team is broad and includes managerial, operational, and strategic work and responsibilities.

At Geely Design Center you will be part of a global company with people who want to do great things and enjoy doing it. Join our exciting journey and be part of our brand new Design Center opening in summer 2022.

As the Head of Exterior Studio Engineering, you will be:
Leading the Exterior Studio Engineer team and establish relationships towards the cross functional departments at LYNK & Co and Zeekr Design.
Lead, coach, mentor and create an inspiring environment for the team where the team can grow, feel trust, and develop in their work environment as well as personal development.
Report to and be a part of DQ and Studio Engineering management team.
Participate, contribute, and influence development of our future products and processes interacting with highly committed colleagues from different parts of the organization with different cultures.
Creatively define new ways and solutions for workflow, work process and prerequisites for the S-E team to get the best conditions for a high productivity and output.
Inspiring, contributing to an environment where peoples are attracted to work.

You and your skills
You are an experienced manager with at least 10 years’ experience within the automotive engineering or Design environment
You have proven leadership ability to build strong, self-driven teams
You are highly experienced in automotive project development phases and related processes
You have a strong interest in Automotive technology and innovations
You have a university degree in a related subject or the equivalent experience
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Is it you?
We are looking for a self-driven and inspiring leader with a visionary mindset. We believe that you have a broad experience in quality management with the ability to lead a highly motivated, multi-functional midsized team. You are driven by the challenge of finding the way forward and you always ask yourself how you can contribute to the team's common goal.

To be successful in this role, we think that you need to be determined to find the best solution to meet the Design intention and you enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment. This requires a high level of flexibility, engagement, integrity, cross functional cooperation skills.

What we offer:
A highly dynamic, creative and ever-changing work environment.
Never a dull moment.
Plenty of challenges and opportunities to grow in your profession and learn new stuff.
Great team spirit and fantastic collogues, both in Sweden and in China.
Flexible Work-from-home arrangements possible upon approval
By summer 2022 a brand-new Design Studio located at Lindholmen, Gothenburg.

For more information please contact:
Thomas Sahlin, Director Design Quality & Studio Engineering,+46 721 84 39 98 for questions regarding the position

Egle Celedinaite, Senior Recruiter, +46 738 62 18 28, for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last Application date: 2022-04-04
Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

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