Experienced CAD Design Engineer

Experienced CAD Design Engineer

Do you have a passion for cars, environment and safety? Are you curious about the future car? Then this might be your next job!
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.

The Fuel Section within Powertrain Installation is responsible for the development of the fuel and EVAP system (EVAPorative Control System). The section consists of approximately 50 employees in four groups where our group is working with fuel lines and EVAP system. As an Experienced CAD Design Engineer for the EVAP system and fuel lines, you will work with packaging, installation and design of fuel lines, valves, sensors, canisters, brackets and fasteners. You will ensure functionality and features such as NVH, pressure drop, strength, corrosion, impact safety, thermodynamics, ground clearance, manufacturability and serviceability. Complex geometries in the engine compartment and the back of the vehicle are a part of our everyday lives including a wide network of contacts both within our company and towards our suppliers. Our customers are facing new opportunities to drive their vehicles on new types of fuel. Various forms of bio-diesel, gasoline, alcohols etc. with tax incentives makes our cars expected to withstand more different mixtures of fuels. We must take into account how these fuels are aged by for example, bacteria and heat. We therefore need to strengthen our team with an experienced CAD designer to secure long term competence and to deliver our future projects. If this sounds like an interesting task - then you really should consider this position within fuel lines and EVAP systems.

Main responsibilities

* Prompt installation issues in packing meeting
* Create 3D geometries in Catia V5, and to create associated 2D drawings
* Prepare a production friendly and cost effective solution together with the suppliers
* Ensure properties such as, temperature, strength etc. are kept together with the product manager
* Perform design work in the area EVAP system and fuel lines for petrol and diesel
* Develop new packing geometries in new projects or when problems are detected
* Influence future development strategies and participate in the development team

Required qualifications

* University degree at least BSc or equivalent experience
* Experienced user of Catia V5
* At least six years of design experience in polymers, metal or rubber materials
* Ability to lead and to work in groups
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Driver´s licence
* Design for Six Sigma and design for tool production is meritorious

Personal qualities

* High integrity and professionalism
* Performance and result driven
* A great communicator with cooperation skills

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 Monica Willeborg at +46(0)729 889419 or by e-mail monica.willeborg@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 November 3,2013.