Technical Specialist Leather
Volvo Car Corporation / Logistikjobb / Göteborg
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Are you passionate about Surface Material Development? Then we welcome you to join the department as our new Technical Specialist in Leather.
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.
Leather technology is a field of expertise with a vast interface, from harvesting the hide of cattle, the complicated process of preparing the skin to fine leather, to cut & sew of seat trims and other parts, all the way to the end users behavior when using the component and finally; the end of life of the material. In all these steps, there is deep expertise to be gained, explored and communicated.
The business impact of leather is considerable, with an overwhelming percentage of seat trim being leather, a continuous rising trend. In addition, leather is being introduced as surface material on a number of interior parts, each application with a unique set of requirements, manufacturing process parameters, appearance standards, technical interface and business impact.
As our Technical Specialist - Leather at department of Surface Material Development you will be the key person to set up strategies for future leather on seat trims, interior panels and whatever parts with a leather surface that will come next. The strategies will involve formation and communication of research assignments, both internally at VCC and externally at conferences and research centers. As our Technical Specialist - Leather you will be the interpreter of the properties that make good leather into an exceptional seat or part.
Working as our Technical Specialist - Leather means working closely together with our part and material suppliers as well as manufacturing and assembly sites. Close cooperation will also be with our product design and product planning departments and the development teams and car programs. We will put high attention to the applicant's ability to communicate and lead the area in a strategic direction and the determination and strive for making the strategy become realised in a car.
Main responsibilities
• Develop and maintain strategies and requirements to take the field of leather into the future
• Ensure that the work procedures in development of leather surfaces will secure an optimal part
• Benchmark and analyze theory and practice and modify working methods within your own area of expertise.
• Establish external research programs and be the key communicator regarding leather
• Establish networks and represent the company in external networks within the area of expertise
• Performing root cause analysis and recommendations regarding quality issues
• Deliver specialist services within the leather area such as strategies, requirements & test methods, benchmark facts & figures and research and publications
Required qualifications
• At least 5 years' experience of leather development and/or manufacturing
• University Degree within materials technology, textile engineer or similar
• Fluent in English both oral and written
Personal qualities
• High integrity and professionalism
• Holistic view, conceptual thinking and ability to work independently
• Business and performance driven with strong influencing skills
• Strategic mindset
• Strong ability to cooperate, networking and working in a team
• Structured and well planned as well as high ability to lead and communicate
• A great communicator and excellent corporation skills
About Volvo Car Group
Everything we do at Volvo Car Group starts with people. We design, engineer and build Scandinavian luxury cars that understand people - cars with an exceptional personality in both design and engineering. The challenges ahead are huge. In strong competition, our vision is to be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand. We shall double our sales. And we aim to be a leader in developing innovative human-centric technology. To make this happen, we need more talented people on-board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to work across the borders in a global organisation that values individual differences and gives you unique career opportunities. We believe in the power of people and will support you to reach your full potential. Sounds like you? Join us in creating the next generation smart and sustainable luxury cars.
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 Madeleine Hederstierna at +46 (0)72 988 94 17 or by e-mail
madeleine.hederstierna@randstad.se .
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 April 16th.
Publiceringsdatum2013-04-03Arbetstider och omfattningHeltid
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2013-04-17
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Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktMadeleine Hederstierna +46 704 317 497
FöretagVolvo Car Corporation
AdressVolvo Car Corporation
Dept. 62320/HA1N
40531 Göteborg
Jobbnummer 1510647
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