Lead Engineer Steering Mechanics

Lead Engineer Steering Mechanics, Electrics/Electronics & Chassis (EE&C)

At Research and 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.

Electrics/Electronics & Chassis is a unit within Research and Development at Volvo Cars. We are passionate in developing technology that enables Volvo Cars to fulfill its aggressive targets to be leading in the areas of Active Safety and Vehicle Dynamics. The Chassis department is supporting these ambitions by developing first class mechanics, electronics and software for Steering, Suspension and Brakes.

The group Steering system and controls is seeking a motivated Lead Engineer who wants to contribute to the development and improve our future steering products. The areas of responsibility are Steering gear including tie rods, Steering column, Heat shield and Floor seal and plugs. The steering system and controls group plays a significant role in the exiting development of Autonomous Driving vehicles.

Main responsibilities

* To supervise and manage the work to develop the group's components, in terms of functionality, performance and quality
* To work in a cross-functional team and as be responsible to manage projects through all development phases, from advanced engineering to running production
* As Lead Engineer, you have the responsibility that time, technology and cost are held and will be kept within the agreed framework

Required qualifications

* M.Sc., alt. Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent competence through other education and /or professional experience
* Good knowledge in English (speaking/writing)
* You are used to take your own initiatives and to drive tasks to target
* Driving license

Preferable qualifications

* Design experience or testing experience
* Good knowledge of the concerned Volvo systems (such as the KDP, LEQM, POB, TSU etc)
* Knowledge of the project process system GPDS.

Personal qualities

* A willingness to take responsibility for your and your team's commitments
* You enjoy and work well in a team and have good communication and planning skills. In order to achieve the above you are open, creative, positive and have the ability to listen to others
* You rather see opportunities than difficulties

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 Lisa Pettersson by e-mail lisa.pettersson@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 January 30th, 2017.