Lead Engineer Wiping & Washing system

We are now looking for a lead engineer for Wipe & Wash system to Visibility HW. In this role you will be responsible for development, secure the installation and strategy for the wipe & wash system for Volvo Heavy Duty Trucks. You will be involved in all phases, from the project phase to running production and aftermarket.
Your main responsibility, in collaboration with stakeholders, is to secure the best installation and fulfillment of legal and internal requirements.


This is us, your new colleagues
The CAB department within Volvo GTT is now looking for a committed and collaborative colleague. The CAB department consist of eleven groups; Cab body, Driving, Living, Exterior, Exterior Aero Devices, Visibility HW, Lower Front, Geometrical assurance, Safety & EUF, Cab Analysis and Cab Product Change Management.
You will be a part of the Visibility HW team, located in Gothenburg.
The Visibility HW team includes engineering areas such as Exterior light, Wiper system, Washer system and Rear-View Systems for the Volvo Heavy Duty. In this team we’re not only responsible for the parts we develop but also for the complete systems they belong to.
In our team we’re working with projects from concept phase to end of life for our products. We’re now in a really exiting phase with a variety of new exiting projects, where you will take a great part of the development work.
We’re a team that love to work together to reach a common goal with transparent communication and knowledge sharing.


Role description
As Lead Engineer for Wipe & wash system, you will have the possibility to influence the future for your components and system. You will daily interact with internal stakeholders such as design and the production plants, as well as our suppliers. In this role, you will have the technical perspective and at the same time take commercial and production aspects into account.
Together with your XF team you will be responsible to secure the quality of your components as well as securing the overall compliance in the complete vehicle.
In this role you will be responsible for the complete lifetime of your components, from concept phase to production and aftermarket.
As Lead Engineer you will among other write technical requirements, perform RTS review, perform kinematic simulations, physical tests in trucks and participate in build verifications.


Who are you?
To be successful in this role, it is important to be structured, have courage and a positive mind set. You enjoy interacting with people both internally and externally since this is a large part of the role. Other traits that we appreciate is integrity, innovation and energy.
You have experience from working with development suppliers and working cross-functionally within automotive product development process.
If you have experience from wiping and understand the complexity and synergies of the wiping area connected to the curvature of the windshield that is great.
We are looking for someone who thrives on finding solutions to highly complex challenges, never afraid to try out new ideas in search of innovation and takes ownership in delivering outstanding products. To fit in our team culture, you need to be a team player who fosters a dynamic environment and accelerates learning in other


Required knowledge/experience
University degree in Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering
Several years of experience with Mechatronic engineering
Experienced in global communication and networking
Structured and ability to lead local and global multi-cultural design networks
Verbal and written communication skills in English
Vehicle knowledge
Documented skills in Catia V5
Knowledge in SAFe/Scrum
Knowledge in Volvo Trucks internal systems, Driver license B, C is a merit
Verbal and written communication skills in Swedish, is a merit

Are we a perfect match?
We can promise you some skilled colleagues and some truly exciting challenges to work with. You will work in a global environment that provides you with developmental opportunities both professionally and personally. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.


Curious, and have some questions?
Hiring Manager Sara Engdal, Group Manager Visibility HW, sara.engdal.2@volvo.com
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