Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Let's introduce ourselves

At Volvo cars, Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components, you are part of a global team that makes sure that the Electric Axel X Drive (EAxD) we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient products and processes with people in focus. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place for you to prosper.
We offer you an exciting challenge in an international and growing company with a strong culture and great development opportunities. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to actively contribute to the growth of our business through people. Come join us!

Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components at Volvo Cars prepares and implements quality assured flexible and effective production systems in our plants globally. You are part of a group working close to all our elements within the chain of developing- construction- manufacturing and containing process.

What you'll do

Within Manufacturing Engineering, we are now looking for a Commodity Manufacturing Engineer who will lead the cross technical product and process manufacturing work. You will represent Manufacturing both in early and industrialization phase within the EAxD-area, with global strategic responsibility. It is also within your role to ensure product and process feedback to R&D, in order to fulfil the manufacturing attributes: quality, man hours, cost efficiency, environment, change over and flexibility.
At Commodity Manufacturing Engineering you are the owner of product and method over time, by developing, defining and preparing each system the whole life cycle. This means you are responsible for verification of assembly solutions, both virtual and physical, and you will always strive for commonality within all our plants.

What you'll bring

We are looking for a committed and positive, pro-active engineer, who is passionate about cars. The right candidate is an analytical and target-oriented person with an open-mind attitude. Thanks to your excellent communication skills you have the ability to create strong and trustful relationships. Your background is a Bachelor or Master degree within Engineering or similar. You have knowledge about 6 Sigma and Lean Production as well as good understanding of the software we are using (Teamcenter) and you are fluent in English.

We are looking for a candidate with previous experience from production processes and product development, preferably from automotive. Geometrical knowledge as well experience within automation assembly is meritorious. In addition, your personality will be of outmost importance. Position is located in Skövde or Gothenburg.
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