Manager Process 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?
In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. 

Manufacturing Engineering Casting & Stamping is a global function with responsibility to launch new car programs and processes in Volvo Cars' plants as a part of Volvo Cars Manufacturing Engineering.
Our mission is to develop and implement aluminum casting and sheet metal stamping processes for new car models within Volvo Cars. The operative location for this role will be in Olofström but with a global perspective.

Are you looking for a position where you can develop your competences and continue to build your management skills, then you should consider applying!

What you’ll do
As people manager for the Die Design & Milling data team within ME Casting & Stamping Commodity you will be the leader of an engineering team of 13 members. You will support and coach the team members in their personal development and common team deliveries. In close collaboration with your colleagues you will in a proactive way govern that ME Casting & Stamping and the internal die manufacturing shop are always up front when it comes to our way of working to secure best possible results for our customers. You are always striving for cross functional solutions supporting overall internal die manufacturing deliveries and ME Casting & Stamping deliveries. 

You will be responsible for an efficient resource planning to secure our program deliveries and in parallel support personal development as a natural result. According to you, flexibility and learning is a trigger for success. 

You request customer feedback and data; convey a clear understanding of the level of service the team is providing; act when standards are not met by the team; align business processes with customer needs. You also provide purpose, direction, delegate, and remove obstacles to get work done.

The work is conducted in cross functional teams consisting of members from all areas globally within ME, Internal Die manufacturing, production plants and several R&D areas.

Do you fit the profile and have some of the following attributes? 
•    Experience from managerial roles
•    Experience from project management
•    Experience from press die and/or casting die manufacturing
•    Knowledge from Die design or similar engineering processes 
•    M.Sc. or B.Sc. within mechanical engineering
•    Knowledge in 6 Sigma and risk assessment
•    Fluent in English, written and spoken

On a personal level 
We think you are a real team player, as you will interact with many different stakeholders globally. You are a people centric communicator and a good listener that have excellent interpersonal skills and find energy in co-operational work. You see a benefit of different strengths in other persons to drive changes and implementations forward.  

You have an ability to package the “why, what and when” into a clear and compelling story, are a passionate change agent, with tools and ability to encourage and engage people to try new ways of working. You set plans and make prioritizes of work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. You can build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

As person, you are enthusiastic, having abilities to build long-term relationships as well as be responsive to the needs of both colleagues and customers. You have the courage to step up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. On a personal level you have ability to travel within and outside Europe if there is a need for it. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Johan Nedemo at johan.nedemo@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.
We want your application at the latest December 7, 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.

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