Volvo The Volvo Group's vision is to become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions by:  * Creating value for customers in selected segments   * Pioneering products and services for the transport and infrastructure industries   * Driving quality, safety, and environmental care   * Working with energy, passion, and respect for the individual  Within Group Trucks Operations the global function Quality & Engineering, support operational excellence by:  * Develop and maintain Quality systems and tools   * Contribute to the development of global strategies and plans for manufacturing processes  * Establish clear product requirement and be the interface to GTT  * Secure excellence in Project execution and Product introductions  * Develop and implement global way of working within Quality & Engineering.  * Develop global expertise and resources in critical knowledge areas    We are now looking to reinforce our Product Preparation department with a Technical Preparation Engineer. The TPE is the main Group Trucks Operations (GTO) representative towards product development departments at Group Trucks Technologies (GTT) and Business Areas (BA) in product design questions in early to mid-phases of product projects. In this role you will be reporting to the Product Preparation Director within the Manufacturing Engineering Powertrain team.   Purpose and content of the role The position holder will act as the main interface in axel product development between GTO Powertrain Plants and GTT Product development. If you want to be part of product development and have a drive to improve manufacturing, come and create a new future together with us!  Main activities and responsibilities  * Secure that product development delivers on the project target   * Set technical requirements on product development  * Evaluate and recommend product concepts.  * Manage internal ‘GTO Product’ coordination  * Provide input on manufacturing impact to project  * Manage product documentation  * Manage activities to balance design solutions in connection to industrial solutions/processes in early stages  * Drive product problems resolution process  * Manage and develop knowledge in area of responsibility  * Manage detailed product preparation activities towards external Axle plan  * Contribute to regional or global projects as the main TPE and be part of the GTO project management team (Project Manager Operations)   Required knowledge/experience * You have a strong drive, energy level and ability to manage different business topics. It is also important that you are able to work independently and take own initiatives.  * Knowledge of product development, understanding of manufacturing quality control methods, quality tools (e.g. DFA, P-FMEA) and virtual Manufacturing (tool check, review 3D-model and 2D- drawing) is an advantage.   * Experience from Manufacturing and/or Engineering  * Master Degree in Science or equivalent by experience  Critical competencies for the position Experience:  * Target of 5 years of work within the Automotive Industry, preferably trucks industry * Knowledge from project work within Volvo  * Experience from production engineering and/or production is an asset  Technical competencies:  * Knowledge of automotive products      * Knowledge in product development       * Knowledge in use of quality tools, e.g. Design For Assembly (DFA), P-FMEA etc.  Personal skills:  * Be a network builder and team player in a multicultural environment      * Solution & improvement focused and dedicated to deliver on time  * Negotiation skills  At Volvo Trucks we strive for diversity, and to maximize the team´s potential by mixing knowledge, experience, age, gender, and nationality. We find that teams that have this increase their agility and creativity.  We are a truly global team with colleagues all over the world. So, it’s important for us that you feel comfortable speaking English. The networking part in the role as TPE is crucial for success and therefore we think that leaderships skills and the ability to create relations with all levels in the organization is important parts of your background.    Even if you don’t tick of all the boxes, don’t hesitate to send in your application. The most important part is you and your mindset.  Location: Gothenburg or Venessieux   Last application date: 2024-04-15 Applications will be read, and interviews will be conducted continuously, so please do not wait with your application.  For further information, please contact:  Anna Fathali, Director Product Strategy& Preparation, [email protected] Åsa Sjöbeck Brunger, HR Business Partner, [email protected]  We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.