Cross Functional Team Leader within Chassis Development

Cross Functional Team Leader within Chassis Development
Do you love trucks, technical solutions and a structured way of working? Do you also have good knowledge of the complete vehicle and want to be a part of the chassis product development?
Then this position is a perfect fit for you!

This is us, your new colleagues
You will belong to the SAS Section, and we are working in the Chassis department, Vehicle Engineering Gothenburg. We have responsibilities within product development for Steering systems, non driven axles, suspension systems and wheel ends with brakes. The team is involved in complete vehicle projects, component projects and advanced engineering research within the section’s area.
The section consists of approx. 50 people, divided in 4 teams. We work together with many colleagues with different technical skills and cultures, which give you the opportunity to develop yourself, and at the same time, contribute with your open mind, energy, passion, and respect for the individual. We have passion for technology and are driven by developing a sustainable transport industry – and have fun while doing it!

Role description
As a creative and skilled XFTL (Cross Functional Team Leader) within the SAS team you are Volvos GTTs innovation foundation.
By sharing your knowledge and providing exceptional customer service you will contribute to our end-customer’s needs and assist Volvo in maintaining strong relationships with our customers. You will be a big part of our success.
You will be part of a dynamic team with unique individuals who are dedicated to delivering safe and assured experiences and products for our customers in a timely manner.
Your undertaking with key technology solutions will create long-term relationships with both our customers and suppliers built on trust and engagement. Within your area of responsibility, you are expected to lead the design work, proactively influence the product design, ensue and utilize the admitted work processes and of course ensure a good product quality. You are also expected to maintain a good collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Production, Purchasing, Aftermarket, Project management, and many more.
We believe you have high knowledge in dealing with design and development problems and strong intuitive and analytic ability to resolve problem issues.
As a XFTL within the SAS area you will be subject to exciting challenges but also rewarding career opportunities. We encourage people who inspire innovative solutions, and we firmly believe that passion for the products creates amazing customer experiences.

Who are you?
We believe that you are a person with strong drive and integrity who are not afraid to take initiatives. You are also skilled in bringing people with you where communication, facts and energy are decisive. As the rest of our team, you should have an open positive attitude, be target oriented with good ability to work with people at different levels since the network is broad within the company. You shall have a technical interest, be able to take the lead, be committed to finalize the mission and solve complex challenges.
Profile and Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar
• 5-10 years of experience in product development
• Experience from the automotive industry
• Project management experience
• Good knowledge in English both written and spoken is essential.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience from product development of vehicle suspensions, steering or braking systems
• Experience of prototype builds on vehicle level
• Practical experience from workshop (private or working life) appreciated
• Experience from agile product development and JIRA tool
• KOLA and Creo View

You will report directly to the SAS Section Manager.

Are we the perfect match?
Does this description sound like you?
Then don’t hesitate to send in your application right now, screening of the applications will start shortly!

You might be exactly what we are looking for!

Curious, and have some questions?
Please contact; Dan Angerfors, Section Manager SAS, +46 739022092, dan.angerfors@volvo.com.
Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.