Director for Advanced Engineering in Propulsion Power Systems

Volvo Car Corporation(Prd) / Elkraftsjobb / Göteborg
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At Research and Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation 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.

Director for Advanced Engineering in Propulsion Power Systems

Propulsion Power Systems (PPS) is a new organization in the Vehicle Propulsion Unit. We are responsible for developing both Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and Electric Machines and Inverters (Electric Drive, ED). The strategic target is to provide world-class propulsion systems for Electrified Volvo Cars. All our new products will contain Electric Drive systems from 2019, and the Advanced Engineering (AE) work has to prepare for this direction. We will see ED systems integrated in ICE and Gearbox, as well as ED systems integrated in Transmission rear and front axles (ERAD/EFAD). Are you passionate about Propulsion Power Systems Design and Development and want to contribute? In the AE Section in PPS, we are passionate!

Join us as Director for Advanced Engineering and Concept Development. In this position, you will manage the future of our multiple-award-winning engine families, VEA and GEP, into their next generations, with Electrification of them in special focus. You will also oversee the ED product portfolio for ERAD/EFAD, comprising central parts for our BEVs and PHEVs, and ensure adequate balancing of funds to this growing branch. We are dedicated to lead these architectures into the 2020's for the Geely group.

The position reports directly to the PPS Senior Director. The section is organized into 4 formal groups, in total consisting of 50+ people. The work encompasses Attributes, Research and Design. Interaction within the whole department is important, as well as with other units within R&D, and even wider in Volvo Cars and CEVT/Geely.

Main responsibilities
* Define AE direction and drive AE projects under guidance from the Vehicle Propulsion Unit
* Manning and driving of PPS Concept development until Project phase takes over (PC gate)
* Inspire and shape the section further towards electrification as we continue to expand
* Steer activities towards the set objectives, on mandate from the department manager
* Track program status for the Section 's deliveries and drive corrective actions if outside committed targets
* Leading the Section of four groups including cross-functional leadership

Required qualifications
* M. Sc. or Ph. D. from an applicable Engineering discipline
* Broad experience in Automotive OEM Engine and/or Electric Drive development and from business interaction with international actors on the Engine/ED Consultancy market
* Academic background and ability to make professional technical presentations is an advantage
* Documented Strong Performance as a Group Manager, Section Manager and/or Project Manager in an Automotive Powertrain/Engine context
* Good knowledge of working methods and systems; release of technical design documents, task and deviation management, planning, project monitoring, financial control
* Very good knowledge on the complete system level

Personal qualities
* Be very strong in both formal and informal ("influential/inspirational") leadership
* Lead through empowered Group managers and Experts, not taking over their jobs, being more of leader than manager
* High integrity and professionalism
* Holistic view and conceptual thinking
* Business and performance driven

* High ability to energize employees

* High ability to make things happen
* Courage to take decisions and be accountable

Contact person

Please register your application online via the link as soon as possible but not later than September 1, 2017. Applications via email will not be accepted

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Mats Andersson, Senior Director Propulsion Power Systems, +46313252818 or by e-mail to mats.o.andersson@volvocars.com

For questions about the recruiting process please email Jaimee Watson, Experienced Recruiter, jaimee.watson.helm@volvocars.com

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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" 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.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
FULLTIME PERMANENT

Publiceringsdatum
2017-08-11

Ersättning
SALARY

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Kontakt
Jaimee Watson Helm

Företag
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd)

Adress
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd)
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
41878 Göteborg

Kontorsadress
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg

Jobbnummer
3638048

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