Senior Design Engineer Centre Console

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.

About us
As Senior Design Engineer for the Centre console, you will be working from the concept phase all through the industrialization phases up until production start. The work will be carried out within an agile team in collaboration with other system teams and external stakeholders. 
You will coordinate and lead the efforts to reach the technical objectives and secure the deliveries within the given time and budget. The work will require close contact with other areas within product creation, external stakeholders and suppliers. You will be reporting directly to the agile team leader (PO Product owner) and your Team Manager. In this role you will be given the possibility to improve your leadership skills, coordinating much of the work within the team. You will also be able to deepen your technical knowledge of the system area and are given the chance to build new networks within the company. Main responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the work of the cross functional design team, securing product development deliveries. Together with the team, develop technical solutions and documentation that describe the systems. Initiate and assure that corrective actions are carried out when deviations occur. Together with the responsible design engineers, set up, manage, and follow up the component development time plans. Performing Demo sessions with relevant stakeholder reviewing progress and risks. 

Required qualifications: 
Minimum B.Sc. Mech. Engineering or equivalent based on work experience. At least 3 years’ experience from product development within vehicle hardware. English, both in speech and writing. An asset would be if you have previous experience as a team/project leader. Technical knowledge of previous work with interior parts is meritorious.

Personal qualities: 
Self-motivated with a strong delivery orientation, High cooperation ability and communication skills. Structured and used to summarize and present and demo. Ability to guide others and build efficient teams. Experiences in agile way of working is beneficial. High energy and can-do mentality.
You have a positive attitude, and you possess the courage to take the initiative and drive for progress. You need to be comfortable engaging with others and being service minded. We are looking for a great spirit that will bring in new ideas and competence to our team!

How to learn more and apply
For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Indira Sundberg at indira.sundberg@volvocars.com,
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Jacob Hjalmarson at jacob.hjalmarson@volvocars.com. 
We want your application at the latest February 24, 2023, but selection will run continuously. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.