Lead Engineer Alarm Systems

Lead Engineer Alarm Systems

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The section Security and Body Electronics within the Electronics department has responsibilities that stretches from early phases until launch of new cars. We develop customer functionality, handle project management, analysis, verification, hardware and software. The technical responsibility covers many of the security systems in the vehicle, such as Access, Locking & Alarm, but also a number of electronic control units, for instance the centrally positioned Body Control Module. The section consist of four groups, two engineering design groups, one SW-development group, and one Verification group, and has approximately 60 employees.

As Lead Engineer for Alarm Systems you will be covering all phases from concept to aftermarket. You will have a cross functional responsibility together with purchasing and manufacturing. The role also involves close cooperation with our suppliers. As Lead Engineer for Alarm systems you will have the possibility to strengthen your project management skills while building knowledge of the Volvo product development system. This is the perfect position for someone new to the automotive industry.

Main responsibilities

* Work in close cooperation with suppliers to develop system/component solutions (time, technique, cost)
* Quality assure the assignment through a cross functional team and deliver according to agreed time plan
* Documenting the assignment by updating and releasing documentation for systems and components
* Report the assignment status and decisions to Project and Line management
* Follow up and drive on-going quality items within Alarm area

Required qualifications

* B.Sc. degree in engineering or similar
* Interest in managing projects
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken
* Driver's license (B)
* Documented leadership experience is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Good communication and social skills
* Customer oriented
* Well organised, structured and proactive
* Focused on time delivery

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Linda Anstrin at +46 729889434 or by e-mail linda.anstrin@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than August 21th, 2016.