Project Planner Research and development Test Facilities

Would you like to contribute to improve the test planning at one of the most advanced engine testing facilities in the world? Then this is a position for you.


This is us, your new colleagues


At Verification, Testing and Materials Technology within Powertrain Engineering Sweden, we have the responsibility to plan and execute engine and component tests.


Engine Verification and Planning is a driven and passionate team of 13 members that contributes to ensuring quality and reliability of our products in our engine test facilities so that we can deliver products that meet the customers’ expectations. Continuous improvement is a certain part of our mindset. We highly value diversity and a wide range of experience and backgrounds to contribute to a great place to work and grow. We strongly believe in communication and collaboration to keep our engine test facilities running smoothly.


This is what you will do


We are offering an opportunity for you to work as a link between product development projects and engine test facilities. You will on an operational level plan tests in our facilities, as well as lead and develop ways of working to ensure the optimal flow within our testing processes.


You will act as the contact person for test rig planning, and you will interface with project leaders, test operators, test engineers, workshop, test-cell developers, and maintenance technicians. Together with a colleague, you will collaborate to plan tests in about 30 different test cells at our internal and external facilities. Your holistic view will allow you to ensure that our engine and component testing facilities bring maximum value to our product development.


Who are you? Are we a perfect match?


We believe that you thrive to work in a dynamic environment, where it’s needed from you to drive and organize your own work and work against deadlines. You are a problem solver who has great communication skills. You have a good structure and organize and prioritize your work wisely.


For the communication part, we believe that you enjoy working and building relations with both stakeholders, colleagues, and external vendors. You have a clear and structured way to communicate and operate, even if the circumstances or way forward sometimes may be a bit uncertain.


You enjoy planning, coordinating, and monitoring activities of several projects at the same time. To perform project assurance activities, including risk management, preparations and assist in planning engine workshop activities are things you like.


Requirements:
Technical Education MSc and/or relevant experience within the automotive industry
Several years of experience of automotive product development, preferably engine development, project management or testing
Knowledge in planning tools, preferably Microsoft Project.
You are proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.



Ready for the next move?


If our entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and customer-focused mindset light your inner fire, we might be a great match! If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be.


Due to summer vacations, all applications will be reviewed from week 33. Please do not expect any communication earlier than this. We look forward to receiving your application! Apply here!


For additional information about the position, please contact Johan Aslan, Engine Verification & Planning, johan.aslan@volvo.com


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