Operations Graduate Program – Customer Adaptation Designer

The Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program is an international fast-track career program with the aim of developing future experts in the field of engineering, IT, data science etc. If you are up for the challenge of driving innovation, gaining first-hand experience, and developing our future operations within a global organization, this is the graduate program for you! As a graduate, you will be an integral part of shaping Volvo Groups mobility solutions of the future.


What’s in it for you?
15-month trainee program during which you will be working on current, business-critical projects with integrated local and international job rotations
You are given your own tasks and responsibilities from the start
Benefit from personal career and team development events
Alongside other program participants, you will attend a variety of workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group
Receive a competitive salary and permanent position from day one
Benefit from individual support, coaching and feedback from your mentor and experts within your field
Build a network within the organisation to foster your career development
Take the driver’s seat by shaping the program according to your own personal interests to develop your competencies for tomorrow

In addition, you will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. We furthermore offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying new technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our fully electric or autonomous products.


If rotational development, a global set up and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you.


Required knowledge/experience
Maximum two years of previous working experience, prior to or after graduation.
In this truly global program, communication will be in Swedish/English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in Swedish/English.
A BSc or MSc in Engineering
Basic knowledge in programming
Lean Knowledge

Job Description:


Do you want to be part of a great team that works with trying to do a difference for the customer´s business and their success?


A fantastic job - what will you do?


As a CA (customer adaptation) designer at Tuve plant, you will work to adapt the truck design according to customers requests. This could include designing customer lighting, new wheelbases or superstructures to fit customer needs and wishes. The job requires good communication skills to establish relationships with recipients within the Tuve plant but also with our colleagues in other organizations such as GTT and GTP. As a CA designer in Tuve, you are expected to provide our factory's input on issues related to technical parts, both for the product and for the process. The main responsibility lies in designing new solutions for our customers.


Who are we looking for?


The next Customer Adaptation designer is curious, analytic, engaged and loves new opportunities.


We think that you are a team player and open minded and that think what´s impossible for others is our opportunity and possible for us. You work without prestige and are creative to find new solutions by yourself or with the team, and are motivated by constantly developing yourself and your environment.


It is important for you to deliver with quality in a way that makes the recipient happy.


You are good at communicating and like to build relationships with different types of people and see the benefits in teamwork, as well as taking your own initiatives and can work on your own when needed. You have a passion for customer success and are a communicative team player that values the full diversity of the team.
Location:
Sweden, Gothenburg


Curious, and have some questions? Contact me! Adilson Lima – Manager Customer Adaptation Engineering: Adilson.Lima@volvo.com Phone: +46 739021964 Kristina Tollgerdt – Manager Customer Adaptation Design: Kristina.Tollgerdt@volvo.com Phone: +46 739021108 Peter Elio – HRBP: Peter.Elio@volvo.com Phone: + 46 765536772


Are we a perfect match?


So, if you are a person who is flexible, embraces opportunities and is ready to take action? Then we are hoping to hear from you!


At Volvo Group, we draw our strength from diversity, and we believe that a work environment and culture that is inclusive, equitable and diverse is key to success, attractivity and wellbeing. We welcome and encourage all applications regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, religion, or belief. We embrace individuality and value each colleague for who they are.


During the recruitment process email will be the primary way for us to communicate with you, please monitor the inbox for the email address you register in your application. In this recruitment process psychometric testing and video interviews are part of the matching process. Selected candidates will receive further instructions by mail.