Manufacturing Engineer

Company description:
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.
Job description: Let's introduce ourselves
Manufacturing Engineering (ME) is the hub between the product development and our manufacturing plants all over the world. Our mission is to develop global, lean production processes to create the best manufacturing environments. We make sure our future Volvo cars are manufacturable in efficient processes developed, bought, and installed under our responsibility. Working for Manufacturing Engineering means teamwork, broad responsibilities and learning something new every day.
At ME Casting & Stamping we are right now looking to hire an engineer eager to take on new challenges! We are looking to expand and strengthen our global team, located in Gothenburg. We offer broad roles where you will learn something new every day.
What you'll do
As a Manufacturing Engineer, your task will be to drive new development within Casting & Stamping for advanced manufacturing solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, industrializing, and optimizing casting and stamping technologies for future product generations, with a strong focus on quality, cost, sustainability, and performance.
You will work cross-functionally with design, simulation, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers, contributing to both early concept development and industrial implementation. You will have the opportunity to improve techniques & methods, perform benchmarks and define best practices, as well as interact in a rapid developing global environment. You dig in where it’s needed and are flexible towards late changes and unforeseen situations, using your innovation and determination to succeed.
What you'll bring
We are looking for engineers with the following qualifications:
B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. within Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent education.
Fluent in English, spoken and written
High ambitions and eager to learn
Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Extra meritorious qualifications are:
Work experience within manufacturing, automation, innovation  
Special technical skills in joining technologies

Knowledge about lean manufacturing, value stream mapping