Head of Manufacturing Engineering (ME) eMachine

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
The position as Senior Director ME eMachine, is a great opportunity for you, ready to take the next step in your career as a manager. We are looking for a true leader with high ambitions and great interest in both developing people, manufacturing engineering and eMachine organisation. Besides entering a senior position, you will also play an important role in the Manufacturing Engineering management team. Further you will drive changes and improvements globally and develop a strong business-oriented culture. This position is based in Göteborg, but requires travel to Skövde in the beginning. 

What you’ll do
You will lead a global organisation consisting of forty employees and three managers based in both Göteborg and Skövde. Since this is a new organisation, this area will grow and Skövde is just the starting point.
You will be responsible and work to develop (define, prepare), implement, introduce and maintain quality-assured, effective and standardised production systems in the eMachine Shops plants according to targets. You will ensure process-driven product development with focus on effective and quality secured production and robust design/process solutions. You will be reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering.

You will also
• Manage organisation and resources to meet defined targets on all locations
• Define and maintain technical strategies within the area
• Ensure a process-driven product development
• Define, introduce and maintain production systems
• Be responsible for Program management within your area of responsibility
• Ensure the fulfilment of all eMachine Shops and processing demands for system and components
• Verify product and process through virtual and physical series

Do you fit the profile?
To be successful in this role you are a person who can demonstrate personal leadership in support of company business objectives, also with an interest in coaching, developing people and teams. You are a person who truly lives our Volvo Cars WE Culture. Inspire people around you and have an internal driving force that motivates you in your daily work. You are team oriented with a holistic approach and you enjoy working with tasks where you use your communicative and pedagogical skills. Working in a global organisation with cross-functional teams are what you prefer. You empower your team and like to see people grow. You lead the team and strive to reduce the hurdles for them to get things done and at the same time challenge the team and the surrounding organisation with respect. You also have a structured way of working and like to plan in a strategic way.
We see that you have extensive leadership experience and desire to lead people whit a proven track record in successfully delivering in your previous roles. Experience of driving change within a complex manufacturing business, knowledge and capability of implementation of lean tools and techniques. The most important part is that you know the importance of a team in balance. For this position you need to be fluent in spoken and written English.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Luc Semeese,
Luc.semeese@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Heléne Stigsson, Helene.stigsson@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest 22nd of August. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.

Union representatives:
Ledarna: Birger Lindblom, birger.lindblom@volvocars.com 
Unionen: Ingemar Staberg-Sand, ingemar.sand@volvocars.com 
AKPV: Minaxi Kara, minaxi.kara@volvocars.com 
IF Metall: Greger Bäckman, greger.backman@volvocars.com