Technical Expert Adhesives

Technical Expert, Adhesive

Are you passionate about adhesives? Do you like communications and to build and maintain a great network? We are looking for a technical expert to join our unit Body & Trim, are you up for the challenge?

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.

As Technical Expert, Adhesive within the group Surface Treatment you have the material responsibility for adhesives throughout the organisation. The Surface Treatment Engineering group is responsible for all surface treatment designs within Body & Closures. We also have the product and material responsibility for all surface treatment materials globally including hem flange adhesives.

Your position is within the Surface Treatment Engineering group. However, some of your reporting is done on section or department level. This means that you establish and develop relationships with representatives from many areas of the vehicle. You will therefore build and maintain a wide personal network within Volvo Cars. As part of our team, you get access to long term development opportunities in a continuously growing field!

Main responsibilities

* Support attribute- and project teams in implementing adhesive bonding as new technology in body & exterior structures and drive the continuous product and process quality improvement work
* Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external parties (including suppliers), within the area of adhesive bonding/hem flange materials
* Align the material strategy for Adhesive Bonding/hem flange materials in body & exterior structures within VCC and deliver, on an annual basis, a documented Vision, Mission & Strategy
* Educate colleagues within the area
* Deliver research work to define new requirement specifications and corresponding verification/validation methods and development of new materials
* Represent the company at internal and external technical meetings
* Develop and maintain relations with universities through supervision of doctorate programs, thesis works etc

Required qualifications

* PhD within Polymers, Rheology or at least 10 years of working experience in the area of adhesives and polymers
* Extensive knowledge in the area of adhesive bonding
* Strong record of technical innovation/contribution/leadership resulting in implementation within the production systems
* Documented proof of technological improvements transferred to internal company management, operations, or technical societies
* Recognised as a go-to person
* Fluent in speaking and writing Swedish and English
* Meritorious is skills in German

Personal qualities

* Great engineering- and analytical skills
* Strong at communication and a good team player
* Good administrative and project management skills
* Driven and self-motivated

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 January 3, 2014.