Lead Engineer Axles

At SAS, Suspension, Axles and Steering, we proudly take ownership of our technology. Automation, electrification and CO2 challenges keep us busy, just like alternative fuels and increased load capacity. Located in Bangalore and Gothenburg, we work globally with all truck brands within Volvo Group and collaborate with all GTT sites worldwide. As we will continue to grow in ability and responsibility in the coming years, we are now on the hunt for a Lead Engineer to join our team. Welcome to a global and diverse group of passionate professionals. Together we make our customers win.


About the role
The Non-driven axle, Disc brakes and Hubs group are responsible for developing axles, knuckles, kingpins, steering arms, hubs, disc brakes and wheels. As our new Lead Engineer, you will get the opportunity to contribute to our team’s work and make your mark on our global, strategic and long-term projects. With the primary responsibility to develop Axle components, you will handle the technical area's specification, documentation, and verification – while continuing to grow professionally alongside highly skilled colleagues. Join us and be part of a global, agile and diverse team of 14 engaged engineers who embrace change to stay ahead.

Additional responsibilities
With your experience in automotive product development, you will specify system and functional requirements to secure needed verification and validation of the Axle components. In close collaboration with your colleagues and suppliers, you will provide support to after-market and production plants and participate in technical discussions. Furthermore, you will network across the organization, support our business development, and influence the work in the other sites.


Who are you?
You are a driven, business-oriented and innovative person who knows how to solve problems in a structured and effective way. With your open-minded and outgoing personality, you always seek new opportunities to grow and share your knowledge with others. You have good communication and presenting skills and enjoy working both independently and in a team. Moreover, you have a sense of responsibility and a genuine interest in the automotive industry.


You have experience within forging processes, metallurgy, topology optimization, and structure calculations. You will work together with the team with shaping our beams with complex surfaces in PRO-E including the creation of drawings for those. To succeed in this role good collaboration is needed as we are working together with our global organization and suppliers from around the world.


Required qualifications:
A master’s or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or similar
Well-spoken in English, both verbal and written
Minimum 5 years within axles and wheel-end engineering
Product development management experience. Preferably in relevant engineering area
Experience from leading cross-functionally work within automotive product development process
Experience of agile methods, such as SAFE, SCRUM and KANBAN
Experience from working in a global environment
Meritorious if you also have knowledge in Volvo Tools like KOLA and C-driving license



Why us?
Welcome to a warm atmosphere where you will surround yourself with friendly colleagues and be a part of an emphatic management. Here, you will work where the future is – develop exciting products at the forefront of our industry.


So, you want to apply?
Working at Volvo will offer you the chance to be part of a development constantly striving towards improvement. If our fast-growing and international environment light your inner fire, we might be a great match! We are looking forward to your application.

For questions, please contact hiring manager:
Sebastian Palm, Acting Group Manager, Non-Driven Axles and Wheel Ends, +46739021791, sebastian.palm@volvo.com


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