Lead Engineer Connectors

Lead Engineer Connectors

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.

Electrical Distribution System (EDS) are responsible for developing the technical solutions for the physical implementation of the electrical distribution system, the wiring harness and the wiring components, in all vehicle lines within Volvo Cars. EDS components and CAE are responsible for components included in the wiring harness deliveries such as distribution boxes, cable channels and connectors, including the inlets for HV vehicles. They are also responsible for the CAE tools used by EDS' suppliers and for CAE support.

As a Lead Engineer Connectors your main responsibility will be waterproof connectors and connectors used for engine components. As lead engineer, you will lead the work to find new connector solutions in these areas and be responsible for the supplier contacts. You will investigate that the new connectors are according to Volvo requirements before handling the release process. You will also participate in analysis of quality issues and help find solutions for connector problems. As lead engineer for connectors, you will develop a unique competence in the growing technical area for autonomous drive and hybrid cars. You will get the opportunity to work with new solutions and gain a large network of people from different countries and suppliers.

Main responsibilities

* Lead the work in finding new connector solutions to use in new vehicle projects and to solve quality issues.
* Handle the release process for new connectors
* Keep contact with purchasing and EDS project responsible regarding timings and technical updates
* Keep contact with suppliers
* Update component database

* Update specifications and keep track of new requirements that affects the connector solutions

Required qualifications

* University degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Well versed in Volvo Cars product development process
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Driver's license
* KDP experience is highly valued
* Teamcenter experience is an asset
* EDS work experience is meritorious
* CHS experience is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Good communication skills
* The ability to cooperate and work within a team
* Structured with high analytical skills

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 Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Rebecka Simonsson by e-mail rebecka.simonsson@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 Feb 23th, 2017.