Director for Research and Technology Development
Volvo Group / Chefsjobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige GTO Quality & Engineering is a global function that develops product and process solutions, leading to operational excellence. More specific, following areas are our key focus:
Develop long-term plans and strategies for Quality & Environment to deliver on Volvo GTO commitments
Lead the development of global strategies and plans for manufacturing processes
Establish clear product requirements and be the interface to Global Trucks Technologies
Develop and implement global way of working within Quality and Engineering
Develop global expertise and resources in critical competence areas
Act in close co-operation with GTO Plants to efficiently develop and deliver services and products with the right Quality, Delivery time and Cost.
We are now looking for a Director for Research and Technology Development,
in this role you will be reporting to the Vice President Manufacturing Technology and Competence Areas and be a part of the management team within GTO QE MT&CA.
Purpose and content of the role
Lead the technology planning process of the manufacturing technology area in coordination with all needed parties. Plan technology developments and research to deliver to future technology concepts and Volvo Group innovation to secure future competitiveness
Manage project portfolio of the manufacturing technology area. Build the budget of the area and steer activities accordingly to secure project deliveries and transfer mature technologies, systems and methods to implementation projects
Initiate and lead global cross functional networks
Develop and drive governmental, university and institute cooperation in prioritized areas and represent GTO QE within Volvo Group and prioritized external forums in the domain of competence and responsibility
Develop internal and external communication plans in coordination with the communication department to share best practice
Secure Intellectual Property and freedom to operate in the area of responsibility
Develop and maintain a continuous improvement plan for the Research & Technology Development area
Lead a team of Research and Technology Development Engineers and specialists
Responsibilities and main tasks
Active member of the QE MTCA management team
Actively provide input to, develop and maintain relevant long term manufacturing technology plans and roadmaps
Actively seek for new trends, best practices and opportunities globally, aiming at affecting the long-term technology strategy of the Volvo Group
Project control and coordination of the Technology Development project portfolio budget and status
Maintain and develop KPI's
Secure Intellectual Property according to strategy
Develop internal and external cooperation and to represent the function with external stakeholders as required
Ensure that the function is properly resourced in all respects and has the capacity commitment and competence to achieve the planned objectives
To continually inspire, develop and motivate people resources within the function
Participate in meetings and also in Boards, Councils, Committees and Networks upon request of the Vice President MT&CA
Initiate and follow up improvement projects contribute to GTO QE MT&CA journey to go beyond gold
Application screening will start immediately; we look forward to receiving your application by Jan 8, 2019.
For additional information, please contact:
Staffan Vidén, VP Manufacturing Technology and Competence Areas, phone +46 31 3222089 or Cecilia Celestian, HRBP, +46313236361
Knowledge, skills and experience
PhD, preferably in manufacturing or equivalent
Deep knowledge on new technologies and processes connected to future Volvo Group challenges
Proven networking ability and ability to work in multicultural environment and strong networks within manufacturing engineering as well as within universities, technical institutes and external funding bodies
Strong in communication and ability to coach and drive, facilitate change and having a holistic perspective
Strong business oriented mind-set, with fact based and neutral approach
Demonstrating a high and solid level in each of the Volvo Group Leadership competencies for the leading people level
Experience of management within a production environment and strong manufacturing engineering knowledge and experience as well as good understanding of the industrial world
As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required
The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta.
Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group 's customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Publiceringsdatum2018-12-07Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-01-08
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AdressVolvo Group
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40508 Göteborg
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Jobbnummer 4497525
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