Technical Expert - Vehicle Attribute, Solidity
Volvo Car Corporation / Maskiningenjörsjobb / Göteborg
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At Research & 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.
Craftsmanship & Ergonomics Centre (C&E C) is an attribute centre at Vehicle Engineering responsible for Ergonomics, Solidity and Perceived Quality. All the attributes are directly linked to the first meeting with the car, how it looks, feels and works. Our contribution is a focus on a luxury impression with the right harmony and quality, a refined, well-built product which is comfortable, uncomplicated and human focused.
The section Solidity is responsible for attribute development of solidity including Squeak and rattle (dynamic and static) and solid function. We handle all phases of the development; annual work, advanced engineering, concept development, industrialization and current model quality. We work in a cross functional work process with Design, Product Planning and the development units within R&D. A big challenge is to continue to build capability for attribute verification with virtual methods and tools to manage shorter time plans without physical builds.
This position will support and strengthen Volvo Cars as a Luxury Brand Manufacturer and support the company long term strategies and targets. Absence of Squeak & Rattle (S&R) is a must for premium cars. Volvos position in the market requires a Technical Specialist with appropriate technical skills in this area. The attribute is highly influencing the performance of the complete vehicle result in customer surveys. Our long experience in this area shows how important it is to work early in programs which means need to develop new and better methods and system requirements. All areas of the car are affected.
Main responsibilities
• Develop strategies in the area of S&R. This includes both product and methods with focus on simulation
• Provide deep knowledge of current situation on the market and future expectation regarding S&R
• Develop state of the art S&R simulation tools and methods
• Deliver targets, target cascading, and system solutions by conducting research and investigations concerning S&R
• Provide technical expertise about S&R for corporate management, engineering and suppliers
• Provide technical expertise to S&R development and core design engineers to support specific root cause understanding and the development of generic design strategies for S&R prevention
• Implement S&R common cause findings into strategies and guidelines as well as lead implementation into vehicle programs based on simulation
• Attend and participate in technical seminars related to S&R
• Write and present technical reports
• Lead effort to mathematically model the squeak mechanism in conjunction with outside consultants and Volvo CAE specialists. Feed results into CAE S&R simulation tools
• Act as contact person regarding cross brand activities
Required qualifications
• M.Sc or Ph.D in Engineering or Engineering Physics with clear evidence of experience & knowledge
• Extensive knowledge, at least 10 years of experience in S&R and/or CAE simulations tools
• Strong record of technical innovation/contribution/leadership resulting in implementation in products and methods within the automotive industry
• Evidence of continuous competence improvement
• Continuous evidence of technology transfer within the automotive industry or technical societies
• Strong evidence of continued efforts to better understand and serve customers in pursuit of technical excellence
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Personal qualities
• A great communicator and excellent cooperation skills, you are able to remove obstacles and enable action by encouraging active participation and using effective communication
• Result oriented and flexible
• High integrity and professionalism
• Team player
• Innovative, independent and ability to take own initiatives
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 Jessica Lindahl at +46 72 988 94 12 by e-mail
Jessica.lindahl@randstad.seInterviews 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 May 15th.
Publiceringsdatum2014-04-15Arbetstider och omfattningHeltid
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2014-05-13
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: BBBH496
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktJessica Lindahl
FöretagVolvo Car Corporation
AdressVolvo Car Corporation
Dept. 62320/HA1N
40531 Göteborg
Jobbnummer 1842903
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