Senior Design Engineer - Painted Body

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 the role
You will work in a creative environment, within an ART that is constantly looking for new challenges. Our mission at Painted body is to develop systems and components in accordance with Volvo's standards and core values, namely safety, quality, and environment.  

The Painted Body, PB department is responsible for the development of body structures and surface treatment systems globally and has a large network of contacts and works closely together with all other areas within Volvo Cars. The assignments are complex and vary from concept development to introduction of a car model in production. We deliver new technical solutions, based upon our deep knowledge of materials, efficient structures and joining solutions for car bodies. You will be a key contributor to future generations of full electric cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you will create and implement innovative, human-centric technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. 

We’re looking for a Senior Catia V5 Designer with deep knowledge within sheet metal engineering and HPDC (High Pressure Die Casting). You will join our Rear Structure team developing and designing parts using advanced surfacing and solid modelling. You will be playing a key role within the development with the possibility to affect new systems and design. The teams operate in a creative environment where shared goals and objectives provide organizational alignment.

We are looking for
Someone flexible, with a strong interest in technical development and an innovative approach. We also expect that you will have strong networking and team working abilities, and with the skills to share knowledge and information. 
We would like applicants to have an B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant area and proven knowledge in the field of casting and sheet metal concept development, strong experience in efficiently using CAD, as well as industrialization, standards etc. It is meritorious if you have knowledge and experience in engineering and manufacturing areas coupled to the automotive industry. 

We are offering you an exciting job with development opportunities, as responsible for design engineering assignments within large structural castings, with focus on Body-in-white components and specifications. The job also includes supporting PB and in various car programs with technical knowledge, results and educating others, and to identify needs and means for new technical solutions. Ultimately you will deliver best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position please contact, Carl Rohdén, Manager Rear Structures, +46 729 774752, carl.rohden@volvocars.com. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter, Filippa Funck, filippa.funck@volvocars.com. 

We want your application at the latest 2022-04-17. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.