Lead Engineer, Interior lights, CAB Living, Gothenburg

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Location:

Göteborg, SE,

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Have you always considered Micky Mouses caravan as one of the coolest things ever? Then look no further. In the Living team we develop world class interiors with the focus of life on board. In the living team we develop beds, storages, soft trims, refrigerators, coffee makers and from time to time microvawe owens and much more.

Your future team:

Living is a vital part of the Volvo GTT CAB interior section. Based in Gothenburg, our team holds global responsibility for the Living environment of Volvo heavy-duty trucks. With a team of 20 individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from seasoned engineers to juniors, and females and males we have a fantastic team. The team spirit is strong and supportive. Everyone help each other to meet our common goal. By having fun together we overcome the obstacles in front of us. Additionally, we are deeply integrated with teams in India, France and USA, forming a robust global network dedicated to advancing automotive technology within our area.
Our primary focus lies in developing the life on board offer. Seeing to that our users has the best possible solutions to have a relaxing spare time during and after work. By offering a wide selection of functions you can spend days or weeks with out the need of going home.
Livings responsibility stretches from beds, storage systems, soft trims such as headliners, wall trims and floor mats. To interior lightning, coffee makers and microwave ovens. There are few teams that has a stretch over such a wide spread of materials and technologies. In the team we work from inhouse development to SIPD (supplier involved product development).
Together, we have the responsibility and mission to ensure that the living environment continues to be the very best in the Volvo trucks. By doing our part with passion, we ensure that our products stay on top, focusing on our users' well-being, customers' profitability, sustainability, and creating higher value for the Volvo Group.
Volvo trucks should continue to be the best trucks in the industry

As the Lead Engineer for the interior lightning, you will serve as an Engineering Task Leader (ETL). Your mission is to develop the interior light system. You will lead the development process, ensuring Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features, and Sustainability (QDCFs) standards are met. Collaborating with highly skilled suppliers, that develop the components, and a supportive GTT team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Setting requirements and evaluating supplier work.

• Managing the project timeline, changes, and cost evolution.

• Acting as the primary technical contact for suppliers and leading their technical development efforts.

• Communicating progress to various internal stakeholders, including production, product design, purchasing, and feature leaders.

This role is challenging and exciting, requiring strong communication skills to effectively coordinate across different teams.

Who you are
You have a strong engineering background, likely started as a design engineer, and developed a robust T-shaped profile over time. With extensive experience in requirements setting of lightning systems, you have led complex designs with multiple interfaces and stakeholders. You are confident in your knowledge, pragmatic in finding solutions, and skilled at balancing various demands.
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders is second nature to you. You can maintain focus on objectives even under pressure, and you excel at explaining recommendations clearly. As a team player, you understand the importance of a committed timeline and your role in ensuring success.

Experience we seek:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product development within the automotive industry and many years of experience in developing injection-molded plastic components.

• Extensive experience leading Supplier Involvement Product Development (SIPD) of complex systems and requirement setting, preferably within interior lights system.

• Experience working in a global environment with multiple sites is preferred.

• Strong knowledge in the development of plastic components.

• Proficiency in communication and presentation techniques.

• Good knowledge of CATIA V5, including surface, part, and drawing design.

• Understanding of requirement documentation (TR writing) and legal requirements.

• Familiarity with PDM Link, KOLA, and MS Project is preferred.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken), with Swedish as a plus.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and global team management.

What we offer
You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment giving the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Curious and want to know more? Please contact me I am looking forward to receiving your application
Mattias Fransson, Group manager CAB Living, Last application date 30rd of June.

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you'll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

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Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

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