Senior Studio Engineer, CMF Material Specialist

The new multi brand studio, Geely Design Center Gothenburg, is a part of the multi-cultural global network of Geely Design studios dedicated to supporting the efforts of Geely Auto Group sub brands. Our Design Center in Gothenburg is the global headquarters for Geely Design and focuses on delivering great design for the two brands: Zeekr and Lynk & Co.

We are a fast-growing team of both creative and management professionals with the task of delivering exciting global products suitable for volume production and innovative concepts. In an inspiring studio environment, we build and maintain a top-class design team of multiple nationalities. We challenge preconceptions and deliver premium car design.

Assignment Description:

As Studio Engineer CMF Material specialist (Colour, Material, Finish), you will be an active link between Design, Engineering, Suppliers and Purchasing departments. You will work cross projects and cross functions from initial benchmarks and target settings through to industrialization. You will work very closely with CMF designers, but also with Engineering and suppliers, to develop new surface materials.

For this assignment you will work with plastics and NFPP in firsthand but also with metallic surfaces like PVD, Aluminum and Chromated surfaces. Developments in the Smart surface area may occur. Sustainability is a prioritized area, so a deeper understanding and knowledge in this is a must.

You will be developing strategies, ensuring our deliveries and plan our CMF development within Design. You are supporting the Design intent and you need to understand both the big picture and to be able to go into detailed discussions.

This is what you will do most of the time:

Support CMF development- and 3D Design with technical expertise

Perform Material and Supplier sourcing, and organize supplier meetings

Administrate the material looping with suppliers

Handle physical samples and documentation during development

Participate in Project Content discussions

Prepare- and follow up budget and time schedule for material development up to B-master delivery

Initiate- and document A and B-master handshake

Suitable experiences and background:

B.Sc. or M.Sc. engineering OR equivalent relevant experience

Experience of working with polymers and plastic materials

Deep knowledge in polymers, NFPP and Sustainability facts.

Ability to communicate explain the design intentions to various stakeholders

Fluent in English (writing and speaking)

Is it you?

We are looking for someone that is flexible, has a strong drive and ability to work under constrained time schedules and frequently revised circumstances. You need to be independent and confident as well as a good team player with ability to collaborate and build network around you. Your communication and presentation skills are strong, and you can inspire, motivate and convince others. To be successful in the role you need to be structured, methodical and have an analytical mind with good planning skills. Cultural awareness, specifically between Europe and Asia is also an important factor for the role.

What we offer:

A highly dynamic, creative and ever-changing work environment

Never a dull moment

Plenty of challenges and opportunities to grow in your profession and learn new stuff

Great team spirit and fantastic colleagues, both in Sweden and in China

Flexible Work-from-home arrangements possible upon approval

By summer 2022 a brand-new Design Studio located at Lindholmen, Gothenburg

For more information please contact:

Hiring manager Karin Östlund +46 729 88 87 69 for questions regarding the position

Egle Celedinaite, Recruiter, egle.celedinaite@cevt.se, for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last application date: 2022-05-11

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

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