Shift Quality Leader

Shift Quality Leader

Are you an experienced engineer with an aim to develop your leadership competencies and build and maintain a great network? Are you passionate about user experience and quality and ready for a new challenge? Join us at our section Propulsive Vehicle Control!

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 section Propulsive Vehicle Control works very close to end customers and is responsible for development of control algorithms and calibration of the in-house developed software 'Propulsive Vehicle Control'. This means we develop control algorithms, calibration and verification of shift schedules and shift quality for automatic transmission. Read drivers intension, from the accelerator pedal or from the speed limitation functions, to request a torque from the engine.

As Shift Quality Leader (SQL) within the group 'Shift Controls and Calibration' you are responsible for defining and leading assignments that aim to deliver solutions to obtain world class Shift Quality for our customers. You establish and develop relationships with designers within many system areas of the vehicle, as well as building an understanding of the designs within those areas. In this position you will therefore build and maintain a wide personal network both within R&D as well as in the aftermarket organisation. You have degrees of freedom to form your deliveries and to develop your own skills, both technically as well as in the area of leadership. As part of our team, you get access to long term development opportunities in a continuously growing field where you have a direct influence on customer satisfaction!



Main responsibilities

* Coordinate Shift Quality assignments, driven by issues identified in projects or from the field
* Communicate Shift Quality issues, solutions and activity time plans to project leaders, managers as well as suppliers
* Collect and structure information, such as analysis and measurements, to help the team identify the best solution for each and every Shift Quality Issues



Required qualifications

* BSc in engineering; electronics, physics, mechatronics or similar
* Documented experience from assignment leadership in the automotive industry
* Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
* Drivers license B (car), BE is meritorious
* Leadership experience is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Analytical and structured
* Problem solver
* Great communication skills
* Self managed, while being a good team player
* Positive mindset

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. Sound 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 Caroline Hallgren at +46 (0)729-889406 or by e-mail: caroline.hallgren@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 October 2, 2013.