Lead Engineer Seats

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
Employees in R&D are responsible for the technical development of Volvo Cars car programs. In our daily work we create ideas and innovations to meet the demands for the cars of the future. We use the latest technology and advanced methods to develop the safest cars while caring about the environment and offering our customers a real driving experience. Join us moving into the future! If you are passionate about automotive interior and want to reach your personal goals, we welcome you to apply for the position as Lead Engineer in our Complete Seat System Engineering Team. The interior of the car is one of the most important areas to influence on customers wellbeing, satisfaction, and a motivation to buy a Volvo again, and now you can have the opportunity to make an impact! The position will develop your innovation and strategic skills, your business acumen and your ability to make complex requests pragmatic and economically viable. At ART Seats and Safety, we are responsible for delivering a great customer experience of seat comfort, Scandinavian design, luxury, and safety. We lead the development of integrating complete seat into the vehicle, balanced to project requirements. Our diverse group consists of around twenty+ persons with different competences and backgrounds and who - despite different responsibilities and expertise – work as one agile team.  

What you’ll do 
You will be part of one of our agile teams developing complete seat. Fast changes and proactivity are part of our daily work, and we are working with the flow according to current needs and development of the product. Your role will be a cross-functional task leader within specific complete seat. As a Lead Engineer you will lead the design and development task within a cross-functional team according to time, technology, quality and costs. You will work together with internal teams, outsourced partners and suppliers to fulfil product and project deliverables and meet milestones. 

Do you fit the profile?
You have at least a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering or equivalent qualifications. You are expected to have experience from the automotive industry and product development processes, combined with an excellent ability to see the complexity of the whole process and understand the system requirements. You have documented experience from seat development at OEM or supplier. You have experience of or good understanding of Agile WoW. It would be an advantage to have Team Center and Volvo Product Development Process knowledge and experience. Knowledge of VCC systems is advantage. Fluent English (written & verbal) is mandatory and having a driver’s license (B) would be meritorious. 

Who are you? 
Not only do you have a broad technical understanding, but also courage and a passion for success and leading. The role demands you to be decisive, have a high degree of integrity and self-drive. You need to lead by example and guide your colleagues effectively and knowledgeable. Self-sufficiency and inclusive attitude with to-do mind-set are an asset that will bring you success in this position. In this position we expect someone with great communication and presentation skills. You should have great interest in design and product development. Further, we are looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow, have the leadership skills, and wants to develop them even more. As a Lead Engineer, we expect you to inspire and motivate colleagues, thereby driving and leading projects to the next level. Leadership experience is important, as well as having the integrity and knowledge to be able to lead in the right direction, with the right arguments while maintaining a constructive collaboration with external suppliers. 

How to learn more and apply?
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Erik Rydberg at erik.rydberg@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Jacob Hjalmarson at  jacob.hjalmarson@volvocars.com apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via our system as soon as possible, but no later than the 2nd of January 2023. Note that applications by e-mail will not be approved.