Senior Engineer - Flow simulation

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.

Who are we?
Manufacturing Engineering (ME) is the hub between the product development and our manufacturing plants all over the world. Our mission is to develop global, lean and sustainable production processes, in order to create the best manufacturing environments. We make sure our future Volvo cars are manufacturable in efficient processes, developed, bought, and installed under our responsibility. Working for Manufacturing Engineering means teamwork, broad responsibilities and learning something new every day. 

At ME Body we are right now looking to hire engineers eager to take on new challenges!  We are looking to expand and strengthen our global team, located in Gothenburg. We offer broad roles where you will learn something new every day. Since ME Body is a global organization there can be travels involved, as well as having virtual meetings with China in the morning and USA in the afternoon. 

What will you do?
As a Senior Engineer Flowsimulation your task will be to create robust, efficient, and improved lean processes and workmethods for flowsimulation of lines and iin-plant logistic flows. You will develop new methods and findings to improve the methodology, as well as apply the methods hands on. You will lead a network of flowsimulation specialists, active in different areas, with a global responsibility.  

You will be part of a team of specialists with the target to innovate, define and develop the future manufacturing technologies, and set the scene for our new platforms, processes and products. You will have the opportunity to improve techniques & methods, perform benchmarks and define best practices, as well as interact in a rapid developing global environment. You dig in where it’s needed and are flexible towards late changes and unforeseen situations, using your innovation and determination to succeed. 

Who you are.
We are looking for engineers with the a B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. within Automation, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering or similar. You must be fluent in English, spoken and written. On a personal level, we are looking for a collaborative team player with high ambitions, eager to learn. 

Furthermore, it is meritorious if you have previous work experience within manufacturing, automation, innovation or possess special technical skills (PLC, electronics, etc.). Knowledge about lean manufacturing, value stream mapping is also a plus.

How to learn more and apply
Welcome to apply via our career site August 14th 2022 at the latest, and please note that due to the summer vacation period, the selection process will start mid-august.

For questions about the position, contact hiring manager Niclas at Niclas.palmquist@volvocars.com, and for questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Dalila at dkendic@volvocars.com.

Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept any applications via email.