Senior Equipment Engineer

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’s in it for you?
The Stamping Strategy and Concept group is a part of the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization. 
Our mission is to secure that we create the best possible prerequisites for the development and manufacturing of stamping processes globally. 
Stamping Strategy and Concept consist of a variety of competences Advanced Engineering, Operational development, Die standard, Strategic work and Global Equipment Engineering.  

We are looking for a member that will work in our global stamping equipment team. The team is located both in EU and APAC with different stakeholders within Volvo Cars. 

Are you looking for a position where you can develop yourself, continue to build your technical skills, as well as building a network that includes people from many areas in the company? Then you should apply.  

What you’ll do  
As Senior Equipment Engineer have the  overall responsibility regarding technical sections in the procurement process. You will develop processes to; specify, cost calculate, plan, install and verify equipment’s within Volvo Cars as well as lead and coordinate engineers from different areas of responsibility in an equipment task, ensuring that deliveries are according to the task description. 

You will also:

* act as main contact person towards suppliers regarding technical issues from RFQ.
* review and approve process and equipment design.
* follow up manufacturing of the equipment at the supplier facility. 
* support the or stamping shops with equipment studies to develop each stamping shop towards the vision.


As Equipment engineer you will be involved in the development of the future stamping shop. The work is conducted in cross functional teams consisting of representatives from manufacturing engineering, maintenance, production, facility and external suppliers. 

Do you fit the profile?
To be a fit for this position, you should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar area, or corresponding experience from working with stamping presses and related production equipment. You have 5-10 years’ experience in equipment engineering regarding stamping presses and automation equipment for stamping.

You are experienced in Automation equipment such as Robots, Overhead cranes, AGV systems as well as press knowledge (mechanical and electrical) and Process Simulate (Siemens). Experience from maintenance is meritorious. Furthermore, you possess kknowledge from similar engineering processes and project management. You are fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken

The operative location for this role will be in Olofström, but traveling to Gothenburg, China, and suppliers around the world will be required.

On a personal level 
We think you are a real team player, as you will interact with many different stakeholders. 

You are a people centric communicator and find energy in co-operational work and you also see a benefit of different strengths in other persons to drive changes and implementations forward.  

You have an ability to package the “why, what and when” into a clear and compelling story, are a passionate change agent, with tools and ability to encourage and engage people to try new ways of working and with perseverance making sure change happens alongside that you like challenges and you have the availability to assimilate new ideas.  

As person, you are enthusiastic, having abilities to build long-term relationships as well as be responsive to the needs of both colleagues and customers.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact, Senior Manager Strategy and Concept, Niklas Sonesson, at phone +46 73 333 16 74 or at mail niklas.sonesson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Dalila at email: dkendic@volvocars.com.

We want your application at the latest May 1st 2022, you apply ia the Volvo Cars Career site. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications per email.