Die Engineer

We are searching for you who have true passion for developing dies to our stamping processes




The Umeå plant is one of the biggest within Volvo group. In Umeå we are 1800 employees and are one of the biggest industries in the north of Sweden. We produce cabs for Volvo trucks, all the way from a sheet metal coil to a painted cab, it all happens here in Umeå.


The automotive industry is an industry for the future. The industry is simmering with innovation and a desire to develop and improve. The Volvo group are proud to take part in, in more than one way, driving Sweden in to the future with our trucks, busses, construction equipment and drive lines. Sweden is where we have our base both for manufacturing and research and development.


We are looking for someone who radiates passion, creativity and engagement. Experience and education are highly relevant, but your attitude and drive are also vital parts that we value. We are now facing an increasing pace in the development of technology both within our production and in the products that we produce. Are you an engineer who likes challenges and problem solving in a technology dens environment, then it is you who we are looking for!


You will be part of a team who has the responsibility to develop the industry’s stamping dies for both todays and tomorrow’s products. You are systematic, thorough and have a good ability to cooperate. You find it natural to involve colleagues in changes and improvements.


We are looking for you who:
Have a relevant university degree.
Can communicate well in many different situations.
Have a good social ability and work both in team and independently.
Have a structured and goal-oriented way of working.
Have knowledge in LEAN theory and have a great interest in improving and developing both technology and way of working.
Have a genuine interest in stamping dies through its entire life cycle.



Meritorious knowledge and experience:
Die simulations in Autoform
Working with start models for dies.
CAD knowledge, preferably in Catia.



Main work tasks:
Investigate, develop business cases, buy, follow-up, try out and improve new dies.
Co-operate with production and maintenance to ensure the dies function in current production.
Investigate and implement changes and improvements on both existing and new dies.
Update documents related to the dies. For example, drawings, CAD-data and die standards.
Participate in, and partly lead the development and improvement of both technology and way of working related to dies.
Be responsible for stamping dies in assigned part of the cab. Have a leading position regarding that part in project and product changes.





If you are interested in a challenge in a high-intensity environment, have a curious mindset and want to learn a lot then you are more than welcome to apply for this position.


If you want more information, please contact
Engineering manager Rebecka Brändström, 0728627068
Engineering manager Paula Larsson 072 862 81 63
Lovisa Lind, HRBP, 072 8627595
Steve Lindeberg, union representant Akademikerna, 072 862 76 74
Torleif Hiitti, union representant Unionen, 072 862 79 59
Marie Nyman, union representant Ledarna, 072 862 80 57


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