Cost Engineer Expert
Volvo Personvagnar AB / Elektronikjobb / Göteborg
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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.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars' journey into the future.
We are looking for a cost engineering expert for the chassis/propulsion area.
What do we offer?
At Volvo Car Group Procurement, 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.
What will you do?
The cost engineering department is a strategic function within procurement supporting procurement, research & development, and finance. Cost engineering serves to provide the organization with expert competence regarding fact-based cost analysis.
The department has an extensive experience and skills within all different types of components building up a car, where the base is production methods used to produce the parts. We use calculation software's and knowledge domains as support to calculate costs for both parts and tools.
As a cost engineer, you work independently and in teams. The job includes international travel to suppliers manufacturing sites to review the production processes from a cost perspective as well as Volvo offices and plants in different locations.
The team is involved in medium to heavy investments where fact-based negotiation is the base. We work with the buyers, engineers, and suppliers. Estimating cost is done with both engineering and business mindset, i.e., by analyzing actual hardware/technical and commercial prerequisites to understand what requirements are driving cost. You will be of great importance for a successful fact-based negotiation.
You and your skills
The individual we are looking for has a background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or tool making willing to take on a new challenge. Experience in electrical propulsion or energy storage manufacturing is of great merit. Deep knowledge about processes like machining, aluminum extrusion, light metal casting, forging, stamping, and general assembly is also of great interest.
You have an extensive experience of a minimum of five to ten years in the manufacturing industry and proven knowledge from the manufacturing chassis and propulsion components or tooling.
Your base is a technical university degree or equal relevant work experience.
Experience in quotation preparation or a role as a key account manager within the automotive industry is a merit.
You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
You are known for
On a personal note, we are looking for an analytical, open-minded, curious, outgoing personality with good communication skills. You enjoy collaboration and possess good team working skills. In addition, you need to be business-oriented with strong business acumen, great negotiation skills, and an analytical mindset.
You enjoy supporting your colleagues/customers with excellent input since their success is your success.
You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
You actively seek new ways to grow and to be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
You plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
You create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
You show personal commitment and actions to continuously improve.
How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge?
Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than August 15th, 2022.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact hiring manager Magnus Björkqvist at
magnus.bjorkvist@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Maria Westermark, the Senior Recruiter at Volvo Cars at
maria.westermark@volvocars.com.
Please note due to GDPR we only accept applications via our Recruitment Tool.
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Varaktighet, arbetstid
Full Time Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2022-07-07ErsättningUndefined
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2022-07-21
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanFöretagVolvo Personvagnar AB
Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "60756-39910573".
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Volvo Personvagnar AB (org.nr 556074-3089),
https://www.volvocars.com/ Körkort För detta jobb krävs körkort.
Arbetsplats Volvo Car Corporation
Kontakt Maria Westermark
46731518227 Jobbnummer 6807593
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