Die Process Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. 

Manufacturing Engineering Stamping is a global function with the responsibility to launch new car programs and processes in Volvo Cars' plants as a part of Volvo Cars Manufacturing Engineering.

Our mission is to develop and implement sheet metal stamping processes for new car models within Volvo Cars. The operative location for this role will be in Olofström with occasionally traveling to Gothenburg as well as Die Suppliers around the world. 

Are you looking for a position where you can develop your competences, continue to build your project management, technical and manufacturing skills, then you should consider applying and become a part of our team!

What you’ll do
As a Stamping Die Process Engineer for Press hardening and/or Cold forming you will be deeply involved in the design and development of the car and its body-components from an early stage until start of production in our car plants. The work is conducted in cross functional teams consisting of product design, production engineering and simulation as well as internal and external die manufacturer. 

In early project phases you will lead and drive the feasibility work regarding the components in cooperation with product design in Gothenburg. Alongside with this you will develop the production process for the component and during the production process development, be the interface against the die suppliers around the world.

Do you fit the profile? 
We think that you have a B.Sc within mechanical engineering, an M.Sc would be meritorious! You have good knowledge in Catia V5 and experience from sheet metal forming and/or Press hardening Blank/Press/Laser cut. 
Since you will be joining an international company, fluency in English, written and spoken is a requirement and speaking Swedish is a plus!

Furthermore, it is meritorious if you have knowledge and experience in project management from stamping die or similar engineering processes. It is also meritorious with experience from Stamping die design and manufacturing and product engineering.

On a personal level 
Experience is important, but to us, personality is key! We are looking for a real team player, as you will interact with many different stakeholders in this role. You are a people centric communicator with great interpersonal skills, and you get energy from co-operating with others.  You understand the strength in differences in people and you know how to utilize this when working together.

You have the ability to package the “why, what and when” into a clear and compelling story and with this encourage and engage people to try new ways of working together. You enjoy a good challenge and assimilate new ideas.

As a person, you are enthusiastic, have the ability to build long-term relationships and are responsive to the needs of both colleagues and customers. 

Finally, you are available for travel within and outside Europe if there is need for it. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Johan Karlsson at +46 76 621 02 71 or johan.karlsson.2@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Dalila Kendic at dalila.kendic@volvocars.com. Welcome to apply as soon as possible, but no later than the 3rd of April, and please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and the position might be filled before last application date. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.