Manager Cab Exterior

Are you passionate about vehicles and chassis, wanting to work in a global organization on an exciting journey towards reduced emissions, recycled material, and sustainability in the transport industry? Perfect, here’s a great opportunity coming your way!

Who are we? 
The Chassis Gothenburg product development department has the mission to maintain and develop the premium Volvo trucks FH/FM/FMX models. We take full product ownership of complete chassis and work as “front face” towards the Volvo Brand. We drive the deliveries by close cooperation with technology streams and utilizing global architecture, components, and interfaces to secure that common solution can be used for other brands and models within the Volvo group. 

We are reinforcing product ownership and introducing new ways of working and high agile pace in delivering product improvements, while working to create and maintain a culture of passion and trust, where we work together and support each other in our daily tasks. 
What will you do?
Within the section “Complete Chassis” we are now looking for a new group manager for the group ‘CA & Product Material’. 
The group has responsibilities within three different responsible areas:
Customer adaptation, physical verification and material control/updates.

Customer adaptation team is supporting both Tuve and Gent factories with expert knowledge in chassis related technical investigations on solutions which is not included in standard offering.

Physical verification has the responsibility to secure, coordinate and facilitate physical verifications on so called master objects in our different product change initiatives. The Verification leaders facilitate and drive master update meetings where master builds are handled.

Material control/updates area is responsible for securing material for early product change builds, rig updates and rebuilds for chassis department. The Build and Update Leaders are chassis representatives in the vehicle update meetings where rebuilds are handled.

Your main mission will be to secure deliveries within above 3 areas, drive and develop the team towards new goals in a rapidly changing environment. You shall distribute workload, define roles within the team and support personal development plans.

Who are you?
We believe that you are a driven person who naturally takes initiatives and is passionate about leadership. You have a keen interest in technology and possess complete truck knowledge which enables you to deliver continuous product improvements with the environment, high quality and always keeping the customer focus in mind.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with a positive mindset who enjoys supporting both your team but also your network of colleagues by systematically removing roadblocks. You have a genuine interest in people development as well as building high-performing teams.

In this role you would need to thrive in the complex product development world and enjoy dealing with both hands-on deliveries, strategic planning and managing a team with professional engineers! 
As you are a communicative person with a curious and positive mindset, networking and navigating in a global context, both cross-functionally and with multi-cultural teams, feels natural to you.

Requirements & Skills
•    Bachelor of Science or equivalent
•    10 years of automotive work experience
•    Proven leadership skills
•    Knowledge in AB Volvo Tools & Processes; KOLA, DVP, Customer Adaptation.
•    Team player and positive mindset

Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today! 

Curious and need more info? Please contact: 
Section Manager Complete Chassis Anna Andersson. Email: anna.andersson.3@volvo.com

Lasp Application date: June 23rd, 2024.


We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.