Seat System Engineer

CEVT is here to make urban mobility enjoyable, smart and sustainable. We fast-track innovation and transform ideas into pioneering technology solutions. Automotive is in our DNA and intelligent mobility is our core. We serve society with sustainable mobility solutions, both private and shared. As part of ZEEKR and the Geely family, one of the most innovative and fastest growing global mobility groups, our work comes to life in products and services from world-leading brands. CEVT was built by people from all over the world. We’re flexible, fast, and always in motion.

CEVT is a joint engineering and development center for future C-segment cars, addressing the needs of both Volvo Cars and Geely Auto. CEVT covers vital aspects of passenger car development - from the joint architecture to power train and drive line components, to top hat engineering as well as the vehicles’ exterior design. The modular strategy will deliver on the premium aspects that Volvo Cars requires, as well as on Geely Auto’s demands, to compete in the automotive market.

Do you share our passion for engineering and innovation and want to work in a global organization? Do you cultivate an optimistic mind, use your imagination, always consider alternatives, and dare to believe that you can make possible what others think is impossible? If your answer is yes to both questions, you could be our Seat System Engineer and member of our team.

Your role

We are in a tight and dedicated team, developing Seat systems (Front and Rear) for a new vehicle project within the Geely group. You will get the full responsibility to lead the next generation Seat Top-Hat systems for vehicles entering the US-, EU- and China markets.

As Seat System Engineer, you work with the development of Seat Systems in the Seats & Restraint team at Lindholmen in Gothenburg. The Seat development is a tight collaboration with other teams within CEVT, suppliers, and our colleagues at Geely in China. All to meet project cost, timing, and requirements.

Your daily tasks

- In our vehicle project - Lead and coordinate Seat development in cross functional teams (including Geely and Supplier), to meet project requirements
- Define, plan and monitoring system development and Supplier validation
- Support purchasing with technical documentation and reviews, for successful sourcing of suppliers



- Attend pre-serial vehicle builds (in China) with your technical knowledge
- Develop and update Seat specifications within CEVT and Geely, for global markets


Is it you?

- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in mechanical engineering or similar education level.
- Relevant experience in the development of Seat systems.
- Ability to inspire, drive, motivate and coach team members
- Cultural awareness
- A flexible mindset with the ability to lead the development and take decisions
- A creative and analytical mindset to handle complex problems
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Technical expertise:


- Seat Requirements
- Safety understanding
- Detailed knowledge about planning and Product Development Systems




Experience of working with Teamcenter and System Weaver is a merit.

Like us, you believe that great teams are about personalities, not just skills. We believe that your down-to-earth and inspiring personality makes you get things done in a pragmatic and proactive way while having fun. It is important to have a positive mindset and “we-can-do-it” attitude while taking a collaborative and structured approach to reach the best possible outcome under the given circumstances.

You effectively communicate technical concepts and ideas to stakeholders and customers at all levels in English. Prioritization skills and an agile mindset along with your ability to see the bigger picture and eliminate roadblocks make it easier for you to deal with ambiguity, work under demanding conditions and create a successful working climate in these situations. Last but not the least, you have cultural awareness, especially Asian - European culture.

We believe in teams that take maximum advantage of the strengths inherent in diversity and inclusion. We find that inclusive and balanced working teams increase group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.

Do you want to join us on our journey? Welcome to contact us for more information:
Henrik Öhrvall, Head of Seat & Restraints, henrik.ohrvall@cevt.se for questions regarding the position
Kristina Larsson Djokovic, Senior Recruiter, 072-988 85 44, kristina.larsson@cevt.se for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last application date: 2022-08-21

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period.
We look forward to hearing from you.

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Working at CEVT

We are engineers, developers and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of Chinese and Scandinavian culture and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future.

- Supportive and creative work environment


- 30 days of vacation and additional 8 days paid ATK- days annually
- Great office location at Lindholmen


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