Senior Manufacturing Engineering Managers Propulsion Components

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.

We are now recruiting three (3) Senior Managers within Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components.
-    Senior Manufacturing Manager Business Development
-    Senior Manufacturing Manager Technology Development
-    Senior Manager Global Process Development

What’s in it for you?
In this role you will take an important position in a company with extremely high goals and a clear vision. We want to become a fully electric company with a minimal carbon footprint. Our vision is high, and we do not aim to only be a part of electrification – we want to lead electrification!

To be able to reach our company goals and our mission we want those who can – challenge the way we do things, bring out the best of the team and provide a challenging and inspiring work environment to join us in the journey.

You will be an important part of our mission to drive changes and improvements globally and be part of developing a business-oriented culture.
The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will require some travel to our different sites worldwide.

What will you do?
As Senior Manufacturing Manager Business Development, you will be leading the team who is responsible for the business development of our department, Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components. Main areas for the team are to create, manage and drive efficient common processes, methods and tools for our engineers. Another area of responsibility is coordinating our Operation Management Development activities within the department and secure lean manufacturing process in our plants.
As Senior Manufacturing Manager Technology Development, you will be leading the team who is responsible for the strategy and technical development for Manufacturing of Propulsion Components such as HV battery, electric drive axles and power electronics units.
As Senior Manufacturing Manager Global Process Development, you will be leading a team responsible for global process design for Electric axle drive, power electronics and HV Battery. You own the responsibility over time to enhance current state, define future state given ideal prerequisite based on the vision by looking from wanted strategic state of plant, shop process or layout.

The Senior Manufacturing Managers for Business Development and Technology Development reports to the Head of Strategy Development. 
The Senior Manufacturing Manager Global Process Development reports to the Head of Global Process Development.
As part of the management team, you are not only representing your team, but are also expected to bring ideas and engagement for the complete department.

Do you fit the profile?
We believe that you have high ambitions and great interest in Manufacturing Engineering and the Global Industrialization Organization as well as developing people and bringing out the best in them.

We believe you possess strong leadership skills as well as an interest and ability to motivate, coach and develop people and teams around you. You empower and challenge your team and want to see people grow but also lead them and strive to reduce hurdles for them.

To be successful, you need to be a team-oriented person with good communication and cooperation, as well as pedagogical skills. Since you will be responsible for a global team, your preferred working area is in a global organization with cross functional teams. We believe you have a structured way of working, strategic mindset with business acumen and experience from similar position. 

You encourage new thinking in those around you and you build excitement to explore the possibilities of new ways of working. You know how to translate the excitement into positive action through feedback and encouragement giving your team the latitude to get the work done.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required for the role.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge?
For questions about the position, please contact Head of ME Propulsion Components Commodity (Global Product and Process Engineering), Anna Burman at anna.burman@volvocars.com or Head of ME Propulsion Components Strategy Development, Peter Lindström at peter.lindstrom@volvocars.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com. Interviews will be held continuously so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than July 4, 2022.
Please submit your CV in English and note that applications via email will not be accepted.