Sr. Legal Requirements Engineer Environmental Regulations @Sustainability C

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.

Our Challenge
Climate change is the ultimate safety test and Volvo Cars will pioneer sustainability as we have always done with safety. We are integrating sustainability in the whole lifecycle of our vehicles with the aim of carbon neutrality by 2040. Environmental regulations and expectations are expanding worldwide, and data management is becoming more important. There are many challenges to face in the near future and we, therefore, need to strengthen our team. 

We are an engaged and committed team working with agile principles within Environmental Attribute & Material Management at Sustainability Centre. Do you have experience in European and global legislation and are ready to be responsible for substances and materials restrictions in the vehicles? In that case, this is the chance for you! You will have the opportunity to influence future environmental vehicle requirements as well as work within a broad circle of contacts, both within and outside of Volvo Cars. 

Your Contribution  
As a Senior Legal Requirements Engineer for Environmental Regulations, you will work with legal requirements analysis and implementation. Your main focus will be on End of Life Vehicles (ELV) requirements. 

You will be the one keeping track of new requirements and in collaboration with the engineer teams, you will find solutions on how we in an efficient way can adept our development not only to meet the requirements but also to be one step ahead. 

You will also be involved in the homologation process to ensure that we follow all legislation required in order to be able to sell cars globally.

Your work will be highly collaborative mainly within sustainability centre and with regulatory affairs, but also with other parts of the organization as well as with external stakeholders as several international automotive collaboration groups and authorities.

Competence is Important 
We see that you have a university degree in chemistry or equivalent and extensive experience in substances and materials legislation in products. You have knowledge regarding waste regulations and experience from recycling.  

You are familiar with the development process from advanced engineering to aftermarket, preferably within automotive. If you have previous experience from interaction with authorities it will be a benefit. 

Personality is Key
You have the courage to make an impact. You are solution-oriented with a holistic view, still able to keep attention to details.

You are analytical and used to draw conclusions from big amount of information. You are an excellent communicator, comfortable handling stakeholders on different levels. 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-08-27. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved. 

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Anna Grahn by email at anna.grahn@volvocars.com . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com .