Manager, Forward Model Quality – Powertrain Engineering

Manager, Forward Model Quality - Powertrain Engineering

At Research & 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.

Quality Management leads Powertrain Engineering to secure Quality and Customer Satisfaction.This is done by providing and leading implementation of tools, methods and processes and by managing product quality improvements. We also support with quality assurance and risk management. 6-Sigma including DFSS is a vital part in order to work customer focused, structured and data driven.The group Forward Model Quality responsibilities are Operational Development, Document Management and Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) work cross Powertrain Engineering.

As a manager to lead the Forward Model Quality you are responsible for FMA activities and Operational Development within Powertrain Engineering. The group consist of 8 Team Members that will report to you. You will have Cross Functional cooperation with the other units within Product Development representing Powertrain Engineering concerning your responsibilities. There will also be opportunities to report status and progress concerning the groups responsibilities.

Main responsibilities

* Lead the FMA activities and Operational Development within Powertrain Engineering
* Be a member in Powertrain Engineering Quality Management Group
* Resource planning and competence development for the group

Required qualifications

* University degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
* Experience in FMA work
* Experience from automotive or other comparable industrial function
* Management experience is meritorious
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Driver license type B

Personal qualities

* Leadership skills
* A positive attitude with a strong drive to develop and motivate the team
* Structured with a genuine interest in identifying improvements in processes and procedures
* Used to cross functional networking
* A interest of organisational development

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 premium car brand". And we believe our global success will be driven by making life less complicated for people, while strengthening our commitment to safety, quality and the environment. 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 Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jesper Sundström at +46 72 988 94 59 or by e-mail jesper.sundstrom@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 August 22th.