Manager- Manufacturing Engineering

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?
Do you have a true interest in leading and developing people? Are you motivated by influencing others to contribute to company’s business objectives? Are you ready to take the next step and truly bring out the best in you and people around you?
Here is a golden opportunity within Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Industrialization, where we are looking for a new Group Manager who will be a part of Manufacturing Engineering Geometry and Body, belonging to the IO&Q unit. Besides entering a managerial position, you will play an important part in the ME Technology and Industrialization management team. Your future department is responsible to develop the process and implement vehicle programs and engineering changes into the global production sites within the area of Body in White.

The group Technology & Industrialization is part of Manufacturing Engineering Geometry and Body and has responsibility for develop and implement equipment solutions for product projects, running changes, capacity projects and non-product projects according to project targets. The team is in Olofström and consists of around 15 people. Your main task is to set future business direction within the area of process, facility, tooling and equipment for the VCBC Body shop.

We are looking for a person who can demonstrate personal leadership in support of company business objectives, coach and guide people in change and is a person who truly lives our Volvo Cars WE Culture.
We offer you a fun and challenging role where you can demonstrate and develop your leadership skills. As a member of the management team, you will be able to contribute and change so that we become the truly global ME organisation that we aim for.

The position is located in Olofström.

What will you do?
We believe that you can organise work and resources so that company objectives, short and long-term are met in an efficient manner. We are also expecting that you will contribute as an active member in the Technology and Industrialization management team where you can bring in new ideas and reflections. Our managers at Volvo Cars play a very important role as ambassadors both within the company and with external contacts.

You will manage to implement common process equipment with focus on effective and quality secured production and robust equipment solutions. Utilising assigned company resources effectively to add value to the business and/or support value creation activities in the business is important in this role.

We want you to truly live and lead according to our Volvo Cars WE culture. Lastly, you will also manage and allocate the assigned work effectively to ensure that each employee is able and motivated to contribute to their maximum potential to sustainable business success. Bring out the best!

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for you who has a Senior high school / university level education and experience of tooling and equipment engineering work. You bring leadership skills in project management or previous working experience as a manager.
To be successful in this role you need to have basic knowledge about body in white processes. For us it is essential that you are curious in learning more about how to set up robust and high performing process lines. Obtaining high integrity and a holistic view is key in this position.

You need to have the ability to create good long-term relationships with employees and other stakeholders. Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken and you also need to have the flexibility to travel. We believe in the importance of diverse groups and in this recruitment process we welcome applicants both inside and outside Volvo Cars.  

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome to apply, latest Oct 13, 2021.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Hiring Manager Willy Hasselberg at willy.hasselberg@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Feven Selassie at feven.selassie@volvocars.com
Please note that we will not take applications via email.

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