Mechanical Integration 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.

What’s in it for you?
Are you a Design Engineer with good leadership and CATIA V5 skills and ready for a new challenge? 
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? If so, Research & Development is the place for you to prosper. 

The department Mechanical Architecture & Integration in the Complete Vehicle unit has the responsibility to lead geometric system integration of complete cars and platforms. The car is divided into seven blocks, and there are several Block Leaders with the overall responsibility for the blocks. 
We are now looking for 3 Mechanical Integration Engineers to join the join the three groups Platform, Cabin, and Front & Rear.

What you’ll do
As a Mechanical Integration Engineer, you will lead the concept development in your area of the car in the later part of the concept phase, and further balancing of design solution into the engineering phase. You will balance the geometric requirements and solutions from among others: Attribute Leaders, Product Design and Manufacturing to an agreed and well-functioning car. 

This is a very important and central role in our development process. This balancing is the base for all further development work. The role also includes to propose or design own suggestions for design solutions and to support Block Leaders with data for reporting in the various decision-making forums. In time, we also think that you should try on other block areas in the car to get even wider knowledge. Good communication skills are required in this cross-functional role and you will build and maintain an extensive network throughout the company.

To summarize, as Mechanical Integration Engineer you are an architect, a design engineer, and the driving force, to maintain flow in the development process!

Main responsibilities:
•    Lead the concept development in the area
•    Balancing of design solution into the industrial phase
•    Balancing geometric requirements and solutions
•    Develop design proposals for technical solutions/manufacturing process in CATIA V5
•    Perform benchmark studies on competitors
•    Lead Vehicle Integration meetings

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for someone with a technical education (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, for example through years of practice) who has basic knowledge of product development processes within automotive as well as knowledge in CATIA V5. You possess technical skills as well as the ability to lead cross functional teams and meetings within different areas. Additionally, you are experienced in working with Microsoft Office and you are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Previous experience from working with design engineering and experience from Team Center Engineering and VisMockup is meritorious.

On a personal level, you consider yourself to be analytical and structured. You are a skilled communicator and are comfortable with speaking in front of larger groups. You approach situations with a holistic perspective, and you have a genuine interest for facilitating, motivating, and guiding people. In your day-to-day job, you are engaged and self-managed, while being a committed team player. Finally, you have an open and positive mindset!

How to learn more and apply
Interviews will be held continuously so please submit your application consisting of CV and cover letter as soon as possible, but no later than 26th of November. You apply via the Volvo Cars career site, and please note that due to GDPR, no applications per email are accepted. 

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact group manager for Platform Team Dan Byström at dan.byström@volvocars, group manager for Front & Rear Team Elisabeth Lind at elisabeth.lind@volvocars.com, or group manager for Cabin Team Mattias Fabricius at mattias.fabricius@volvocars.com.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Alice Elisson at alice.elisson@volocars.com.