Aerodynamics Technical Expert
Volvo Car Group / Maskiningenjörsjobb / Göteborg
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At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation of outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.
Volvo Car Group is now taking a strategic step to strengthen the implementation of strategies for technological leadership through the Technical Specialist Program, which purpose is to develop a strong technical workforce dedicated to innovation, product excellence and continuous improvement of core processes. The program will provide employees with a viable technical career path and the career growth opportunities are based on the organisation's need and the individual's technical contribution to the organisation.
The Aerodynamics section within the Environment & Fluid Dynamics department is now looking for a new Technical Expert. The section is a part of the Complete Vehicle organisation at R&D. At Aerodynamics we work closely together with Product Design and many engineering departments to development the vehicle exterior as well as components and systems for efficient energy use in the vehicle to ensure class-leading fuel economy and stable driving dynamics. We work with advanced research, the pre-project phases and project development to ensure our future competitiveness and competence.
As an Aerodynamics Technical Expert you will support achievement of Corporate Targets on fuel consumption savings and Volvo Car Group's wanted position for Volvo brand in Environmental Care - one of the three Volvo Core Values. The responsibility will cover all areas of aerodynamic impact on product development, including aerodynamic drag and aerodynamic vehicle dynamics such as side wind and high speed stability. Since aerodynamics is highly complex area which necessitates long experience and high educational skills, a specialist position is justified.
Main responsibilities
• Creation and maintenance of a long-term strategy and Technical Insight (TI) for aerodynamics and inform all relevant departments of how they can be affected
• Testing co-ordination between the Handling and Aerodynamics departments with regard to side-wind and high-speed stability
• Accredited test method AEDMG and for education of new test engineers within the Aerodynamics department
• SWEDAC-accredited testing methods
• Represent the company at internal and external technical meetings and in working groups
• Understand report on and integrate the effects of the introduction of WLTP (World Light duty Test Procedure) with aerodynamics
Required qualifications
• MSc with fluid-/aerodynamic knowledge
• At least 10 years in the functional area
• Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification and Quality
• Working knowledge of interfacing subsystems to enable system optimization
• Experience from the Automotive industry
• Demonstrated experience in wind tunnel testing
• Experience in CFD flow simulations
• Driving license
• Demonstrated initiative and capability to provide leadership/support to peers & management, within the technical area
• Interested in cars and its structure
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Experience of product development is meritorious
Personal qualities
• High level of communication skills and teamwork
• Capability and willingness to teach/ coach/ mentor and document technical knowledge
• Ability to lead a team in the delivery of technical objectives
• Have a genuine interest in cars
• Customer focused
• Be involved and encourage others
About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car brand". And we believe our global success will be driven by making life less complicated for people, while strengthening our commitment to safety, quality and the environment. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.
Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Nadja Bergman at +46 72 988 98 28 or by e-mail
nadja.bergman@randstad.se .
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later then the 8th of March, 2015.
Publiceringsdatum2015-02-10Arbetstider och omfattningHeltid Permanent
ErsättningNegotiable
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2015-03-10
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: BBBH717
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktNadja Bergman
nadja.bergman@randstad.seFöretagVolvo Car Group
AdressVolvo Car Group
40531
40531 1480
KontorsadressAssar Gabrielssons väg
Jobbnummer 2160229
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