Standard Parts Engineer

Let us describe the challenge we offer

Polestar is blazing a new trail, dedicating ourselves to the development and refinement of electric vehicle performance. We are looking for a Standard Part Engineer to enable control over all standards parts used and to develop new where current assortment does not exist.

If you are an innovative, open-minded person who believes that electrification is the future of the auto industry, we would like to hear from you.

This position is based at our HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden.

What you´ll do

Our Industrial Programs team is a part of Polestar´s R&D organization. Within industrial programs there are several important functions of which Standard parts is one.
As Standard Parts Engineer you will provide our R&D organization with guidelines, support and technical documentation for standard parts. You are the go-to person within PS for questions and support regarding usage and development of Standard parts. You will contribute with investigations, assignment and process development work within your field of experience.

Your main responsibilities will be:

- Develop, design and release standard parts solutions in corporation with R&D engineering and suppliers
- Collaboration with Volvo Cars standard parts department
- Maintain Polestar classification library of standard parts in Teamcenter
- Responsible that technical documents are available at the right level, right time and with right quality
- Secure that part documentation is correctly stored in Teamcenter
- Collaboration with external suppliers related to standard parts
- Contribute with the departments work within your field of experience.


You will be responsible that available standard parts fulfill the standard parts strategy and are available for purchase. You will lead the development and design of standard parts and actively follow the technical development within the field of standard parts.

Who you are

You have a strong will to create the future of electric vehicles - it’s probably fair to call you an EV nerd passionate about solving climate changes. A deep understanding of fasteners and in particular screws and joining technology’s is something you need to bring. You are enthusiastic, motivated, well-organized and driven. You’re not afraid to try new approaches and out of the box methods. You have a holistic view, including vision, business, and customers. You have some years experience as an engineer and are now ready to take a new step.

As a person you are detail oriented with good communication skills and an analytical mindset. You are structured, have an ability to co-operate and work in cross functional teams, as well as an ability to work independently and capable of identify problem and recommend solutions.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

- Bachelor’s degree within mechanical design or equivalent experience
- Experience within Catia V5 on a designer level and with Teamcenter AWS/RC
- Competence in component development and product releases
- Ability to establish competence in relevant tools, methods and processes
- Swedish and English - spoken and written
- Previous experience from the automotive industry
- Knowledge about fasteners, specially screw design and screw joints
- B-driving license is desired but not a requirement
- Ability to travel both nationally and internationally


At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication.

Personal fit will be of great importance in this recruitment, as we are actively working to build a team with diverse experience, gender and background.

People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you?

If you are interested in joining the Polestar family, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process, and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...