Senior Design Engineer: Wheels and Tyre Mobility solutions

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
We are passionate in developing technology that enables Volvo Car Group to fulfil its aggressive targets. Now we are looking for a dedicated developer in the area of Wheels and Tyre Mobility solutions. You will work in a highly diverse team with members from different backgrounds and experience, and towards a broad variety of global external suppliers. The majority of the work will be in our Gothenburg office with the possibility to do occasional travels to meet suppliers, participate in vehicle builds or complete vehicle verification activities. The products developed and launched by the Wheel and Tyre Mobility team are visible and used by all our customers globally.

What you will do
As a development engineer for wheels and tyre mobility solutions your main responsibility is to lead the technical development of wheel programs for our different vehicle nameplates. You will work very closely together with our design team, our attribute areas such as Aerodynamics, Strength & Durability and with our suppliers to develop world-class solutions. You will be part of a cross functional agile team consisting of 8-10 people with a joint responsibility of delivery. Therefore, being a team player is of most importance. 

We believe you are a team player comfortable working in a cross-functional team, collaborating globally and to lead our international suppliers. You are a person who is curious on how things work and not afraid to challenge old ways of working in order to find new sustainable solutions. You will have to build and maintain a network with expertise across the company to secure correct status in the many aspects of a car environment.

Do you fit the profile?
In the area of Wheels and Tyre Mobility solutions, we see that you have experience from design work within the automotive sector and preferably Volvo Cars processes. Also, to be able to succeed in the position you have a drive and ability to take ownership of different kind of tasks. Knowledge in Catia V5 and cross functional packaging work is a requirement for this position as well as experience working in an agile environment. To fit the position, you have great collaboration skills and excellent level of English, both speech and in writing.

Furthermore, we find it meritorious if you have knowledge and experience of working with chassis components like springs, spring aids, rollbars, bushings & dampers. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions regarding the position, please contact Stefan Sällqvist, stefan.sallqvist@volvocars.com. For recruitment related questions, please contact Josephine Fagrell, josephine.fagrell@volvocars.com.
Kindly register your application as soon as possible but no later than 17th of October 2021. Please note that applications through email is not accepted.