Development Engineer Design

TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more:

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary
This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden

We are expanding our R&D Cost Optimization Team This cross-functional group brings together experts from purchasing, R&D, and production. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products and challenges.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a key player and technical lead in active assignments, either led by yourself or one of our assignment leaders.
• Define issues and goals, find root causes, design, develop, and implement tested and verified solutions, both short term and long term.
• Rapidly respond to assignment needs with full support, building a broad network of contacts within TRATON and with suppliers.

Who You Are
We are seeking an individual who thrives in cross-functional environments. This person will have numerous points of contact, within the TRATON Group: Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus and International. We are looking for someone who can inspire and engage others, and who is not afraid to take initiative.

The ideal candidate is engaged, self-driven, curious, and pragmatic. As generalists, we need someone with a solution-oriented mindset who can take responsibility for their work and drive solutions forward. While analytical skills are important, the ability to shift focus from details to the bigger picture and understand the context is crucial. This role requires a person who can identify root causes and propose both short-term and long-term solutions without getting bogged down in details. Communication is key, and being action-oriented will be essential for success. You also have a genuine interest in TRATON and it's products.

This role also requires that:

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• You are a product engineer with a few years of experience in product development.
• You write and speak fluently in English.

Scania experience and fluency in Swedish (oral and written) is highly meriting.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us
At Product Chassis Follow-Up Truck Chassis, we focus on field quality issues related to truck chassis components and systems. Our goal is to improve product quality quickly for our customers while considering cost, weight, and function. We pride ourselves on our adaptability and efficiency in working with all truck chassis systems/components.

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry.

TRATON Offers
We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje.

Application
Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Alan Pontes, Head of TGRCRP1, at

We look forward to your application

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D