MECHANICAL INTEGRATION ENGINEER

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At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success.
We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility.
Want to join us?   Who we are and what we offer Are you a design engineer with good leadership and collaboration skills who is ready for a new role?  At Research & Development, you will be a key contributor to the next generation of outstanding luxury mobility 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, and the environment, and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.
The department of Mechanical Architecture & Integration in the unit Complete vehicle has the responsibility of coordinating mechanical and geometric system integration of complete cars and platforms.
The car is divided into seven blocks, each one under the responsibility of a Block Leader.
What you’ll do As a Mechanical Integration Engineer, you will facilitate the concept development in your area of the car in the later part of the concept phase, and further balance of design solution into the engineering phase.
You will balance the geometric requirements and solutions from among others.
Attribute Leaders, Product Design and Manufacturing to an agreed and well-functioning car.
This important phase is the foundation for all further development work.
The role also includes proposing or designing own suggestions for design solutions and supporting Block Leaders with data for reporting in the various decision-making forums.
Good communication skills are required in this cross-functional role, and you will build and maintain an extensive network throughout the company.
As the car industry right now is entering a new era You will also play an important part in the transformation of Volvo cars and Mechanical Architecture & Integration in the adoption of these new times.
A positive mindset also when the goal isn’t clearly defined is an important competence.
Main responsibilities.
·        Guide the concept development in the area ·        Balancing of design solution into the industrial phase  ·        Balancing geometric requirements and solutions ·        Develop design proposals for technical solutions/manufacturing processes in CATIA V5 ·        Perform benchmark studies on competitors ·        Orchestrate Vehicle Integration meetings    Do you fit the profile? We are looking for someone with a technical education (BSc or equivalent, for example through years of practice) who has basic knowledge of product development processes within automotive.
Experience from Team Centre Engineering and VisMockup is meritorious as well as knowledge in CATIA V5.
You possess the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and meetings within different areas.
You are also experienced in working with Microsoft office and fluent in written and spoken English.
Experience with 3DX is commendable.
On a personal level, you consider yourself to be curious and vision-oriented with a good sense of being analytical and structured.
You are a skilled communicator and are comfortable with arguing your case in front of larger groups.
You also have technical and leadership skills and are creative and self-managed in your day-to-day job, while collaborating with the team.
Finally, you have an open and positive mindset!   How to learn more and apply Interviews will be held continuously so please submit your application consisting of CV and cover letter as soon as possible, but no later than 12 September .
You apply via the Volvo Cars career site, and please note that due to GDPR, no applications per email are accepted.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruiter Gabriela Moraes at .
Who are we? Everything we do starts with people.
Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way.
We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
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The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world.
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We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people.
At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.
Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.