Head of Exterior Systems

CEVT is an innovation and development company at the forefront of mobility. Modular development, ground-breaking virtual engineering, software development and continuous innovation enable us to deliver world-class technology.

Today we deliver to different automotive brands in the Geely family such as Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, and Lynk & Co and are based at Lindholmen in Gothenburg.
Are you a leader with international experience? With a true ability to take initiative and motivate others? We are looking for a XX ready to play a decisive part in our work to develop groundbreaking mobility solutions for a new global market.
Body & Exterior unit belongs to the Structure & Ride department and is leading the development of the Body in White, Exterior & Closures systems and connected Functions.

Our main focus is to develop architectures and tophat systems to support CEVTs future mobility solutions.

The unit is divided in 4 teams:
Body in White & Geometry
Closure Structure
Exterior Systems
Closure mechatronics, Cleaning & Functions

To strengthen our team for future challenges and projects, we are now looking for a Head of Exterior System.

As Head of Exterior System you will be the responsible line manager for Exterior Systems and you will be a member of the Body & Exterior management team, reporting to the Head of Body & Exterior.

You will also play an important operational role in the different ongoing and upcoming projects. The team consists of 20-25 persons the main technology areas; Exterior Light, Bumper, Cladding, Roof plastic and Trim.

This is what you will be doing most of the time:

Overall responsible to secure all project deliveries (technology, time and cost)
Lead the development of strategies of the technology areas towards future business needs.
Lead and develop the team as the responsible line manager. Provide coaching and guidance to employees to ensure deliveries and personal development.
Build up and long-term secure the needed competence, capacity and working processes within the team.
Contribute to our department ambition to be recognized as the most innovative, reliable and best department to work in, and with.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for you who have experience of product development within automotive, plastic competence is key and experience from working with styling is a merit. You should have documented leadership capabilities and experience.

You are an inspiring leader who creates commitment in the organization through trust, care and personal engagement and excellent communication skills. You enjoy working operationally with a strong product focus, leading your team forward with courage even in uncertain times.

To be successful in the role, it is important that you are positive, take initiative, work well with other people from all around the world.

Suitable theoretical background is Master of science within mechanical engineering or similar.

Apply today. We will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information please contact:

Ramona Anjevik, Head of Body & Exterior, ramona.anjevik@cevt.se, +46729888299, for questions regarding the position.

Kristina Larsson, Senior recruiter, kristina.larsson@cevt.se, +46 72 988 85 44 for questions regarding the recruitment process.

Last Application date: 2021-12-12

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period.
We look forward to hearing from you.

In the recruitment process for this role a background check will be carried out for the final candidate.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.

Working at CEVT

We are engineers, developers and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of Chinese and Scandinavian culture and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future.



- Supportive and creative work environment

- 30 days of vacation and additional 8 days paid ATK- days annually
- Great office location at Lindholmen Science Park