Lead Engineer for Door panel to Volvo Group

The future belongs to those who are empowered by great ideas and have the ability to carry them out. We are ready to move into the future, and now we need you! You with a passion for leading our development, design and creation of future products. You who thrive in a global environment and who want to develop with us at Volvo Trucks in a role as Lead Engineer.


Our focus at Volvo Trucks is to be the world leader in sustainable transport solutions. And to make this happen we need talented people onboard. This is where you come into the picture. In return we promise that we will develop you and support you to reach your full potential from day one.

Who are we, your new colleagues?
You will belong to the Driving team in the CAB Gothenburg section, responsible for our premium products Volvo FH, FM and FMX. As Driving we take responsibility for the design and development of components and systems in the driving area of the cab including Controls (Steering wheel, Steering column/shaft, Pedals), Instrument panel, Door panel, Seat and Seat belt, Airbag system, etc.


We are a great team who thrive when we get to create and develop exciting and important products. We are very customer oriented and have many different competences that we more than often share to learn from each other.


What will be your responsibilities?
We will count on you to take the responsibility for the Door panel, leading both your colleagues, suppliers and other partners you will work with. You will be responsible for the concept, requirements and follow up of development of the Door panel for Volvo Trucks. You will lead the suppliers who will perform most of the work in detail. You will be working very integrated with other functions locally and globally whereby communication and holistic viewpoint is essential. You will also contribute to the global strategies within the field.


One of your main responsibilities will also be to continuously develop yourself, your colleagues and Volvo Trucks.

So, who do we think you are?
We believe you are a true product owner and team player with ability to deliver the right product on time and create engagement and motivation amongst your colleagues. And that you have a desire to constantly develop yourself, the team and the company you are working for – with the belief that development comes from questioning, daring to think new and being open-minded. We also believe you have:
Master of science or higher education
Strong product focus over the entire product life-cycle of the Door panel
Several years’ experience in automotive industry and in a global atmosphere
Fantastic team player
Ability of working structured and systematic with strategies, development and maintenance at the same time
Experience and understanding of legal demands and verification methods
Experience of creating and developing great supplier relationships
Full proficiency in English
Ability to work with agile methodologies
Experience from Volvo tools environment and KOLA is considered a merit

In order to be successful in this position we also think that you have the ability to navigate a truly multicultural environment and are passionate about leading a diverse team towards a common goal – as that is what will be your main mission as Lead Engineer in this scope.


What is our offer?
We can offer you a position of constant development and challenges. You also get the possibility to work within a global company who aims to be the best within our field. And of course, most important of all, we offer you fantastic colleagues who, because of our differences and competences, constantly challenge and help to develop each other.
We are ready to invest in you – are you ready?


Curious to hear more? Having questions?
Group Manager Driving: Angela Budillon +46 765535221


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