Team Leader Audio

Team Leader Audio

At Research and 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 Audio Systems group within the Driver Interaction & Infotainment department is responsible for HW-, SW- and System development of all audio functionality in the cars. Apart from the sound systems (amplifier and speakers) the responsibility also includes systems like Active Noise Control, Microphones, Bluetooth Handsfree and Exterior Sound for Hybrid vehicles. Project Management and Audio Tuning is also part of the group's responsibilities. Our daily work includes transforming ideas into innovations to meet the high standards of future vehicles. We use the latest technologies and advanced methods within the audio field and with the launch of the all new audio content in the new SPA platform, we are in the forefront of audio technology in cars. Today the team consists of around dedicated 20 engineers.

As a Team Leader you hold a key role and will lead an internal development team to secure the needed deliveries to the projects. You will work with the latest technology in the infotainment and audio area in which technologies evolve continually in order to meet customers' future requirements. The role involves a wide range of tasks such as planning and monitoring the specifications, implementation and verification of audio functionality according to the project's implementation plans. As a Team Leader you have an important role in leading the cross functional system development team and ensuring the team deliveries of world class audio systems. The progress is reported to the projects through program managers. The work is carried out in close cooperation with suppliers which means daily international contacts. In order to be successful you will need a great deal of personal driving force and determination, as well as being able to get the team to cooperate in the best possible way. Securing a broad cross-functional network within the organization is also crucial to be successful in the role.

Main responsibilities

* Lead the team meetings
* Lead, plan and monitor your and your team's deliveries according to the anchored project plans
* Summarize and present the deliveries to our internal customers

Required qualifications

* University degree in computer, electrical or mechanical engineering or equal competence level achieved by long term experience
* Audio knowledge but not necessarily from the automotive industry

* Documented leadership experience from assignment leadership within automotive and/or electronics engineering is meritorious
* Experience from SW development is meritorious
* Excellent English skills, verbally and in writing

Personal qualities

* Strong verbal and writing communication skills
* High drive for results
* Team oriented with a passion for quality and cars
* Structured, accurate and used to summarize and present the status of your work
* Ability to independently plan, manage and monitor your and your team's work towards a global goal
* Integrity, courage and personal energy
* Interest in the process-related issues
* Openness to change and business orientation
* Inclusiveness and good judgment

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 Rebecka Simonsson by e-mail rebecka.simonsson@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 March 7th, 2017.