Lead Engineer focusing on Wiring Harness Components -Connectors

Volvo Group Truck Technology are looking for a Lead Engineer focusing on Wiring Harness Components -Connectors
We are looking for a new employee with passion to work and develop sustainable transport solutions with pioneering products and services for the transport and infrastructure industries.
Sounds interesting? Then keep reading!


Our mission is to design electrical components (mostly for low voltage in this case), including wiring harness components, throughout concept phase up to serial production and maintenance while optimizing demands on quality, deliveries, cost, and features.
The development work is run in an agile set up and you will be involved in the whole chain, from requirements setting, supplier evaluation, product development, industrialization, sales and to the aftermarket.
The team in Gothenburg is a mix in age, gender, and nationality. Together we build an atmosphere where we help each other and enjoy working as a team.


About the role
You will be responsible to lead and keep together the cross functional work for wiring harness components -connectors, in the projects and initiatives. You will do this in close cooperation with the department defining connectors standards. It is mainly waterproof connectors used in the truck chassis. The role requires frequent communication with external suppliers regarding specifications and functionality. Depending on the current initiative portfolio and initiative phases, the focus for your work will vary but your main responsibility with the role is to:
Initiate and develop design concepts to meet objectives set
Be responsible for the technical requirements and participate in development of connectors solutions for trucks, together with our suppliers
Secure Quality, Delivery, Cost and Features for the engineering task, meaning responsibility to coordinate and lead cross functional work
Create, modify, and release product documentations
Resolve quality issues in projects, in factories or in aftermarket

Required qualifications
You have a Master of Science in Electrical or Industrial Design Engineering or equivalent academic background or competencies.
You have a deep interest in electrical connectors area, and you have experience in electrical from development in the automotive industry.

Who are you
We believe that you are an open-minded person with a positive attitude enjoying team work. At the same time, you are able to work independently and take responsibility for your own deliveries. You are not afraid of trying and do not hesitate to take part in and to drive changes.
You have a deep interest in electrical components, connectors in specific, good communication skills which require that you are fluent in English, both written and spoken. You have the ability to work in a truly multicultural environment.


What can we offer?
We can offer you an exciting and global working environment which will give you valuable experience that will contribute to your future development within Volvo Group. With this position we can offer a challenging role where you will be part of an engaged team building a high level of technical expertise. You will get the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures and to influence the development of our future products. Teamwork, energy, passion, and respect for the individual are key values for us. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you.


Want to join the team?
Then send your application as soon as possible. We will be screening applications continuously.
We’d love to hear from you and don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions!
Katarina Erikmats, Group Manager - Electrical Power Supply & Distribution - Electrical & Electronics and Vehicle Connectivity, phone: +46 739024146


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