Technology Manager Body and Geo

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Who we are? 
The section Business Development and Digital is part of the Manufacturing Engineering body and Geo department. This department is responsible to develop the process and implement vehicle programs and engineering changes into the global production sites within the area of body construction. The Section BD&D  is responsible to standardize and specify the production equipment for all VCC production sites, including Digital tools and the working procedures.

The position is Manager of the “Global” Technology development Group.

What is in it for you? 
The Group, distributed between Gent, Olofström and Gothenburg, is built out of SME (Subject Matter Experts) from Body and Geo organization and Deploy SMS (Subject Matter Structure) areas for VCM such as PLC Hard and software, robot function packages, IT infrastructure and interfacing, resistance welding, Laser Processing, Sealing and Adhesive bonding, Mechanical solutions, etc.

These SMEs have a unique and highly specialized competence developed in a specific professional area. They own and secure strategy and standardized way of working (equipment, procedures, process) by identifying and driving actively to best practices, relying on a strong network in Volvo Cars and on necessary contacts in other units and other Business Partner Companies.

The SME’s support car projects globally with SMS deliveries: Standards, Specifications, Process books, Working methods, Checklists, Checkpoints, Libraries, Templates and Education. They are available for effective support on site during critical phases of car projects.

What will you do? 
You will work closely with the ME-Body management team, reporting to the section manager of Business development and Digital. As manager of the SME team, you will ensure proper cooperation between the different SMEs. You will cooperate with the other ME Tech/Tooling managers in order to secure commonality and efficiency in our production systems. 

Your responsibility is also to align activities with the Cycle plan and annual plan and interface with all VCC plants, Europe, China and US. Having this position, you are owner of the Buy-off book, all chapters, SMEs dependent and others. Also, you will monitor SME work of all other SMEs in the VCM ME organization and ensure execution of the tasks, deliveries and responsibilities of the group as listed above. You will actively work with external companies or institutes to develop Volvo’s future manufacturing systems and related equipment.

This function requires frequent travel between the different VCC units over Europe (Gotheburg, Gent, and Olofström), China (Chengdu, Daqing, Luquiao, Shanghai) and United States (Charleston).

You and your skills
We believe you have Master of Science degree in relevant area and experience of automation and/or engineering work. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience is needed. Experience from automation or automotive industry is preferred.
It is an advantage if you have knowledge about body processes and project management competence.

On a personal level, we believe you have strong leadership skills and customer focus. Important is also excellence in execution, engaged and encouraging approach towards people in the team, ability to drive change and implementation, as well as being able to develop people.We value high integrity, being relations oriented, and good communication skills.
Ability to create good long-term relationships with employees and other stakeholders, including external relations is also very important.

How to learn more and apply?
Does this sound like your new challenge?
Please register your application as soon as possible, but no later than May 5, 2022.

Your application should include CV in English. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.
For questions about the position please contact Willy Hasselberg, Director Business dev and Digital, at willy.hasselberg@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Ayla Kutlay, Recruiter, at email: ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.