Cost Engineer Electronics
Volvo Car Group / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
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At Purchasing Department at Volvo Car Group, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services - at the right cost, quality and technology - is essential for the success of Volvo Car Group. Ultimately, it is all about cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo.
The Cost Estimating Department is a strategic function within Purchasing which consists of 39 persons with extensive experience and skills within all different types of components (plastic, metal and electronics) and production methods used in parts produced for Volvo cars. The department uses calculation software to calculate cost for both Parts and Tools. Cost Estimating serves to provide the organisation with expert competence regarding cost analysis.
The Cost Estimating Department is now searching for a Cost Engineer for electronics for the Electrical team. The team consists of seven persons that are working on fast changing exiting technology areas, covering Electrical Distribution System, Advanced Safety, Autonomous Drive, Hybrid- and Electrical cars, Displays, Audio, Infotainment and Telematics. These areas are highly dynamic areas where we work tightly with the R&D department and suppliers as they develop customized solutions for our vehicles. Estimating cost for electronic parts is done with both an engineering and business mind-set, i.e. by analysing actual hardware/technical documents and also tight cooperation with R&D-department to understand what requirements are driving cost. The role gives possibility to deep-dive into new technology and the electronics in vehicles are in a dynamic phase, where new functions are designed into future cars.
The position includes some international travelling to suppliers' manufacturing sites to review the production processes from a cost perspective as well as Volvos offices and plants in different locations.
Main responsibilities
* Strive to make sure that Volvo Car Group always gets value for money when purchasing parts, by estimating right cost level (Bill of Material and production process) and delivering negotiation arguments to Buyer
* Support the buyer in negotiations with suppliers
* Support engineering with cost estimates to improve design decisions with cost perspective
Required qualifications
* Technical university degree or relevant working experience
* At least 5-10 years of engineering experience of Electronic components design/engineering and/or Purchase and/or Sales
* Fluent in English, both spoken and written
* Knowledge from the manufacturing industry is an advantage
* Experience in cost calculations is meritorious
Personal qualities
* Strong business acumen
* Good collaboration and teamwork skills
* Curious of new technology
* Communication skills
* Analytical ability
* Negotiation skills
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 luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. 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 Lisa Pettersson by e-mail
lisa.pettersson@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
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 than March 7th, 2017.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2017-02-14ErsättningNot Specified
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-03-07
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: BBBH1826
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktLisa Pettersson
lisa.pettersson@randstadsourceright.seFöretagVolvo Car Group
AdressVolvo Car Group
40531
40531 1480
KontorsadressAssar Gabrielssons väg
Jobbnummer 3319849
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