Adress 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.
Volvo Cars is moving towards an exciting major technology transformation where we are collaborating with technology leaders all over the world, large and small - to help transform the company into a leading personal mobility provider and become a fully electric car company by 2030.
Who are we!
Concept Centre is a secret and magic place at Volvo Cars where we make our full-scale drivable concept cars and a place where ideas, concepts and new products first see daylight and we are now looking for an experienced and skilled leader ready to take on a new challenge.
The department Prototype Build & Verification is responsible for R&D: s prototype builds and the verification environment. The Prototype Build and Verification consist of different facilities instead business areas such as Logistics, Pilot Plant Assembly, Concept Centre, Laboratories, Workshops, Proving Ground, Facility Investment Strategy Management, Maintenance and Measurement Technology.
At Concept Centre we develop and make a wide range of products for internal customers cross the company. We have the capability to plan, design, engineer and make prototypes and rigs using different techniques and methods. We do everything from full scale prototype cars used to evaluate e.g., ergonomics, aerodynamics, safety, and design, to a wide range of smaller projects.
What you'll do
We are now looking for our next committed and collaborative colleague who is eager to join us!
You will support the team and work in close partnership with your colleagues in the department, company, collaboration partners and external suppliers.
Engineering and Order Office's main deliveries are project management and concept engineering. Functions as finance and planning is also in this team.
Your key responsibilities will be to support and develop your team and team members, set strategy and together with the management team make long- and short term to secure capability, and capacity now and in the future. You are responsible to deliver according to cycle plan.
You will ensure continuous improvement, a safe and attractive working environment and build the right competencies and resources.
What you'll bring
We believe you have proven leadership skills in mentoring and developing teams and individuals.
You have high EQ, a true passion for people and tech.
You have high capacity of managing a lot of things at the same time due to your holistic view and experience.
You embrace changes in an enthusiastic, open-minded, and innovative way.
You are courageous in your leadership, and a good listener who coaches, challenges, and inspires your Team with an ambition of bringing out the best in your colleagues.
Together with these personal characteristics you also have strong collaboration skills, a real team player and a strategic mindset.
Competence is Important
• M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Design and vehicle engineering experience or other relevant knowledge within conceptual development.
• Experienced in managing a diverse and skilled specialist team in a centre of excellence environment
• Experience in conceptual mechanical design is meritous
• High level of proficiency in communication in English (Swedish is meritorious) and interpersonal relationships.
Personality is Key
On a personal level ~ you are without prestige and enjoy working in a high pace and fast-changing business.
You thrive in seeing rewarding and positive outcomes from a motivated team, which further encourages your creativity and innovation.
You are analytical and strategically minded that further stimulates your drive and sense of importance to ensure timely delivery of customers' requests/orders.
You are an experienced planner and problem solver with a passion creative design thinking.
You apply creative thinking, never hesitate to encourage your team to think outside the box and use data to efficiently bring everyone forward.
How to Learn More and Apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and targeted cover letter no later than 28th March 2024
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter john.rose@volvocars.com.
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR and we would like your application written in English.
