Project Manager/Equipment 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 do we offer?

Volvo Cars is in the process of developing and industrializing the future propulsion systems based on battery and electric machines. Manufacturing Engineering - eMachines, is a section within Manufacturing Engineering within Volvo Cars. We develop and implement quality assured, flexible and effective production systems in Volvo Cars Propulsion Components production sites. The section is working cross functionally and project oriented, supporting all Volvo Car Group´s Propulsion Components Production Plants and car programs locally and globally. Within the team Local Line & Equipment in Skövde, we are now looking for a new member working as a Project Manager/Equipment Engineer. 

What’s in it for you

At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a Local Engineering Team that makes sure that the Power systems we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. The work includes contacts with global teams, other engineering departments, plant engineering and production within our company as well as with external suppliers. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place for you to prosper. 

What you’ll do

As our next Project Manager/Equipment Engineer, you will lead the total manufacturing solution supporting our Lean Principles and following Volvo Cars Manufacturing System. The right candidate will, with good business understanding, be responsible to secure all program aspects within own area, such as layout, best process, finance follow up, material handling, flows, etc. The position requires some travelling.

You will: 
-          Manage implementation Product Projects, Running Changes and Capacity Increase Requests.
-          Responsible for leading and coordinating the total process scope (from floor to roof that is required for process installation).
-          Secure process implementation/changes together with Productivity Engineer, Logistic, IT, Product and Process Engineering, Maintenance and Facility Management.
-          Create competitive advantage by deep and relevant knowledge within key areas for electric machines production.

What you’ll bring

Have at least B.Sc. in Engineering or by us evaluated equivalent competence gained by experience from project management. Also have experience from implementation of production lines and equipment. 6 Sigma competence is also beneficial. We believe you have great communication skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, and you collaborate well with others. We also think you are a structured person who plans and has documentation skills. Motivated, result oriented, creative and positive attitude are personal qualities we value.

Want to know more? We hope so

We’d love to receive and review your application. If you want more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to the Hiring Manager Anna Burman at anna.burman@volvocars.com or the Recruiter Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.
Please submit your application in English no later than May 7, 2023. Applications via email will not be accepted.