Task Leader Electric Drive

Task Leader Electric Drive

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The department Electric Propulsion System Engineering is responsible for development of all major part of hybrid and electric vehicle systems. Sub-systems as HV Batteries, Electric Drives, Power supplies, Chargers etc. are some of our responsibilities. EPS is a new and expansive part within R&D where Electric Drive and Power Electronics with its El machines is the key to deliver competitive electrical propulsion systems. The team is skilled, innovative and has a high passion of the area.

As a Task Leader Electric Drive you will lead and coordinate the development work with internal partners and suppliers, securing project deliveries in accordance with the time, technique and cost (TTC) contract. In this position you will also initiate and assure that corrective actions are carried out when deviations occurs.

Main responsibilities

* Report prognosis, status and forecast for the project to project and line organization
* Ordering of development work, test objects and tooling
* Develop technical strategies and solutions as well as optimized work methods for future demands
* QA disciplines such as FMEAs, Robust Engineering, ISO 26262
* Participate in test activities and follow up on supplier verification
* Lead Technical Design reviews, internal and supplier joint reviews
* Cost and quality engineering

Required qualifications

* University degree within engineering or equivalent competence
* Experience from project management
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Drivers license B
* Relevant work experience relative to development of Electrical Machines, Electrical Drive Systems or Automotive R&D is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Structured and data driven approach to work and decision making
* Integrity, courage and personal energy
* Team player, transparent, good communication and networking skills
* Business oriented
* Ability to lead

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Stina Sörensen at +46 729 88 94 47 or by e-mail stina.sorensen@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than October 31st, 2016.