Technical Expert Aerodynamics

Technical Expert Aerodynamics

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 Aerodynamics section within Environment & Fluid Dynamics department is a part of the Complete Vehicle organization at R&D. At Aerodynamics we work closely together with Product Design and other engineering departments to develop the vehicle exterior as well as components and systems for efficient energy use in the vehicle to ensure class-leading fuel economy and stable driving dynamics. We work with advanced research, pre-project phases and project development to ensure our future competitiveness and competence.

As an Aerodynamics Technical Expert you will support achievement of Corporate Targets on fuel consumption savings and VCCs wanted position for Volvo brand in Environmental Care - one of the three Volvo Core Values.
The responsibility will cover all areas of aerodynamic impact on product development, including aerodynamic drag and aerodynamic vehicle dynamics such as side wind and high speed stability. Since aerodynamics is a highly complex area, which necessitates long experience and high educational skills, a specialist position is justified.

Main responsibilities

* Responsible for creation and maintenance of a long-term strategy and Technical Insight (TI) for aerodynamics and inform all relevant departments of how they can be affected.
* Responsible for the testing co-ordination between Handling and Aerodynamics departments with regard to side-wind and high-speed stability
* Responsible for accredited test method AEDMG, and for education of new test engineers within the Aerodynamics department
* Responsible for SWEDAC-accredited testing methods
* Represent the company at internal and external technical meetings and in working groups
* Understand report on and integrate the effects of the introduction of WLTP (World Light duty Test Procedure) with aerodynamics

Required qualifications

* MSc with fluid-/aerodynamic knowledge
* 10 years of relevant experience
* Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification and Quality
* Working knowledge of interfacing subsystems to enable system optimisation
* Experience from the Automotive industry
* Demonstrated experience in wind tunnel testing
* Experience in CFD flow simulations
* Driving license
* Demonstrated initiative & capability to provide leadership/support to peers & management, within the technical area
* Experience of product development is meritorious
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written (Swedish advantageous)

Personal qualities

* High level of communication skills and teamwork
* Capability and willingness to teach/ coach/ mentor and document technical knowledge
* Ability to lead a team in the delivery of technical objectives
* Have a genuine interest in cars
* Customer focused
* Be involved and encourage others

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 at 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 24th, 2017.