Technical Expert- CAE Solidity

Technical Expert - Vehicle Attribute, CAE Solidity

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 section Solidity is one of five section within the department User Experience & Craftsmanship (UE&C) at Volvo Cars. Solidity is responsible for attribute development of solidity including Squeak and rattle (dynamic and static) and solid function. They handle all phases of the development; annual work, advanced engineering, concept development, industrialization and current model quality. They work in a X-functional work process with Design, Product Planning and the development units within R&D. In your position as Technical Expert - CAE Solidity, you will work closely with the Attribute leaders at Solidity, but you will be a part of the Solidity CAE team at the section Digital Analysis & Visualisation (DAV), also within UE&C. A big challenge is to continue to build capability for attribute verification with virtual methods and tools to manage shorter time plans, without physical builds.

As Technical Specialist you will support and strengthen Volvo Cars as a Luxury Brand Manufacturer and support the company long term strategies and targets. Since absence of Squeak & Rattle (S&R) is a must for premium cars, you will provide deep knowledge of current situation on the market and future expectation regarding Squeak & Rattle. You will provide technical expertise about Squeak & Rattle for corporate management, engineering and suppliers. You will also provide technical expertise to Squeak & Rattle development and core design engineers to support specific root cause understanding and the development of generic design strategies for Squeak & Rattle prevention.

Main responsibilities

* Develop CAE strategies in the area of Solidity. This includes both product and methods
* Develop state of the art Solidity tools and methods
* Contribute to target development, target cascading, and system solutions by conducting research and investigations
* Implement Squeak & Rattle root cause findings into PSS strategies and guidelines as well as lead implementation into vehicle programs
* Partly lead the Squeak & Rattle Competence Arena. Write and present technical reports where required
* Lead the external and internal CAE network. Feed results into CAE squeak & rattle simulation tools
* Act as contact person regarding cross brand activities
* Educate successor to own position

Required qualifications

* M.Sc or clear evidence of equivalent experience & knowledge
* Extensive knowledge in Squeak & Rattle. At least 10 years experience in CAE within Structural Dynamics
* Strong record of technical innovation/contribution/leadership resulting in implementation in products and methods within CAE
* Evidence of continuous competence improvement
* Continuous evidence of technology transfer within Volvo Cars or technical societies
* Strong evidence of continued efforts to better understand and serve customers in pursuit of technical excellence

Personal qualities

* A great communicator and excellent corporation skills, you are able to remove obstacles and enable action by encouraging active participation and using effective communication
* Result oriented and flexible
* High integrity and professionalism
* Team player
* Innovative, independent and ability to take own initiatives

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 Therese Selander by e-mail therese.selander@randstadsourceright.se note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted and that your application documents should be written in English.

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 December 5th, 2016.