Group Design Leader

At Battery Hardware section we are responsible for the development of the high voltage batteries for Volvo Cars. We cover the development from advanced engineering through concept development industrialization and maintenance (quality). With us you are working at the very heart of vehicle electrification one of the most dynamic and strategically important areas in the development of future Volvo Cars.

We are an international team working according to the Engineering Collaboration Framework (ECF) responsible for managing systems and parts that enable battery electrical functions. We take full ownership of the design work developing components (Build to Print and off the shelf) and producing all technical documentation required to enable our supplier base to manufacture the Electrical System and Components team we are now looking for a talented Group Design Leader who will take over the responsibility of different battery components.

As a Group Design Leader (GDL) you will be part of the Electrical System and Component group within the Battery Department. You will have overall responsibility for the time technical performance and cost of your assigned components. A key part of the role involves planning and tracking deliveries managing reporting systems and issues and maintaining close collaboration with suppliers manufacturing and Procurement within a cross functional environment.

We believe our candidate should have a strong interest and understanding of automotive electrification domain. You have an electrical engineering background completed . or . degree with relevant working experience.

You have been working as a Group Design Leader before or have been working as a Design engineer or Developer in relevant area having experience with Teamcenter and Catia. You have strong communication and leadership skills with proven ability in stakeholder management particularly in collaboration with suppliers. We expect you to be fluent in English both written and spoken and have a valid Swedish B drivers license to be able to test and drive our products.

As the role involves extensive interaction with a wide range of stakeholders we are looking for you who has Strong communication and leadership skills with proven ability in stakeholder management particularly in collaboration with suppliers. You are a strong team player who is structured well organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a complex environment. You are proactive quick learner and bring an analytical yet creative mindset.

You thrive in a high paced and fast changing business environment where your sense of urgency and ability to think beyond conventional solutions come naturally to you. As an experienced problem solver you are motivated by challenging assignments and have a proven track record of delivering results on time even under high pressure.

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