Platform Geometrical Architect

Position Description


Do you want to participate in Volvo Group journey to take the modular architecture to the next level? There is now an opportunity for you to join our CAST organization as a Platform Geometrical Architect and help us to define the future modular architecture.


This is us, your new colleagues


Platform and Architecture team is looking for a new employee with passion and energy to help us to lead the geometrical development of the platform and vehicle architectures for all brands and ranges.
The team consists of skilled platform and geometrical architects who study different architectural alternatives in preparation for new technologies and future needs, such as: zero emission vehicles, new emission legislations and new vehicle configurations.


Role Description


The Platform Geometrical Architect is overall accountable to develop, define, maintain and visualize the geometrical architecture on complete vehicle level in line with the architecture studies and product roadmaps.
This is done by breaking down the vehicle and technology roadmaps, studying the technical alternatives and make the necessary updates to the vehicle architecture.


We expect a Platform Geometrical Architect to:
Lead or perform architectural studies and determine the needed updates to the architecture to meet future needs.
Lead and coordinate execution of global geometrical architecture development for defined projects and streams.
Further develop the geometrical model describing architecture of the vehicle and vehicle combinations
Build multiple virtual vehicle and architecture representations covering several segments and ranges and how they evolve over time
Define geometrical architecture prerequisites for product updates within the Volvo group.
Work closely with technology and vehicle streams to define architecture strategies in each area.
Define interfaces and boundary conditions in streams and projects.

Who are you?


We are looking for someone who has a drive and energy, and who can manage and lead geometrical architecture development and balance different viewpoints.
You are creative and structured as you will work with development in early phases in a complex and diverse product family.


Competence


A Platform Geometry Architect is a senior position where the following competencies are needed:
Skills in creating and handling large CAD assemblies and proficiency in modeling.
Good vehicle knowledge including dependencies and relations that defines the product on complete vehicle level or sub-vehicle area level.
Good understanding of customer applications and requirements.
Having insight in the current vehicle architecture and how it has evolved over time with its strengths and weaknesses.
Understanding of modular architecture, ability to coach and provide knowledge transfer.
Ability to collaborate with others and balancing different viewpoints
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

What can we offer you?


We can offer you an exciting and global working environment with products from different ranges and markets. You will get the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different departments and impact the future architecture.
You will work closely with the platform management and you will be able to influence the future of our products.


Curious and have some questions? Contact us!
Hiring Manager Andreas Lundmark (031-3224930)


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