Program Leader within Wheel Suspension

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 we offer?
Wheel Suspension are a part of the ART Body Control, we are focused on the customers driving experience and have a bold target; to be the leader in the areas of Driving Dynamics & Comfort! At Wheel Suspension we are passionate in developing technology for Body Control that enables us to reach that target. We have a wide variety of competences since we work with everything from Build-to-print parts like subframes and link arms to developing our own software in-house.

Right now, we are in the start-up phase for a joint development program together with an external partner. In the program we will work with development of wheel suspension systems with focus on our active & semi active systems such as Continuously Controlled Dampers and Air Suspension. We are now looking for a Senior Assignment Leader for the program, are you up for the challenge of working with alignment and communication between two different product development organisations? Then this is the place for you to prosper, here you will get the opportunity to grow and gain experience both on a technical, organisational and cultural level.

The program will span over several years, most of the work will be located at our Gothenburg office but occasional travels to meet suppliers, participate in vehicle builds or complete vehicle verification activities are to be expected.

What you’ll do
You will work in a highly motivated and diverse Agile development team with members from different backgrounds and experience and towards a broad variety of external suppliers from various countries. The team will mainly focus on mechanical engineering, but you will have the overall responsibility for coordinating both mechanical, electrical and software requirements and deliveries.

Your responsibility will be to manage the collaboration and align on time, technology and cost, you will mediate in technology and commercial considerations between different stakeholders. You will work international and cultural awareness will be required. 

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for you who are passionate about cars and new technology. We believe that you have a university degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent competence. We see that you possess solid knowledge within product development and engineering work on system level, with several years of experience within the automotive industry. Experience of working with wheel suspension is valued but not a requirement. Knowledge in CAD, component design and packaging is recommended but your daily tasks will not consist of CAD work. We are global company and therefore you have to be fluent in English.

At Volvo we work according to agile principles where teamwork is a corner stone. Therefore, being a team player is an essential quality we are looking for. It is also meritorious to have worked according to Scrum and be familiar with the SAFe frame work.

You have experience from managing and coordinating assignments and suppliers. You are solid leader, comfortable leading cross-functional teams in an international environment together with global suppliers towards a common goal. In order to succeed in this role, we see that you are a great communicator and mediator, who takes on the challenges confidently and with a great amount of business integrity.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any additional questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Per Carlsson, +46 72 977 50 68, regarding recruitment process please contact recruiter Sandra Viklund at sandra.viklund@volvocars.com . Your application should include CV and cover letter, written in English, and will not be accepted via email. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via system as soon as possible but no later than February 23rd, 2020.