Senior Principal Engineer Controls

As Sub-SCT leader you are expected to

Lead the Global Sub-SCT team Controls, secure sub-SCT reviews, support concept recommendations and when requested secure detailed Sub-SCT involvement in concept development and related activities

Set priorities and agree on the Sub-SCT yearly plan and deliveries, together with the Global Technology Manager (GTM)

Deliver a cross functional Product System Roadmap (PSR) for Controls

Secure Sub-SCT Technology roadmaps for the whole range of Trucks, from Emerging Market to Premium High End Products

Identify technical gaps between the PSR and current global knowledge level / product offering for all range of Trucks and propose Advanced Engineering initiatives to close gaps

Lead the Knowledge Management (KM) activities within Sub-SCT controls and together with the global SCT network secure that knowledge is available and shared in front of project kick-off

Report Sub-SCT progress and endorse Sub-SCT deliveries in Cab Interior SCT forum

Skills

In depth knowledge in Controls area (Steering Wheels, Steering Columns & Pedal systems)

Extensive and documented development experience from early concept phases all the way up to the industrialization and maintenance phase

In depth knowledge in product development working process

Excellent in global communication and networking

Structured and ability to lead local and global multi-cultural networks

Complete vehicle knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Are You an experienced engineer, within Steering Wheels, Steering Columns & Pedal systems, looking for a New Exciting Challenge and Global responsibilities? If so, you may be the right candidate to join us within Cab Engineering!

Within Cab Engineering we are responsible for developing all Cabs within Volvo Group Trucks Technology. We are located at six different sites globally, covering the complete development process from Product System Roadmaps to Advanced Engineering and Detailed development.

Description

Within Cab Engineering we are now looking for a Senior Principal Engineer within the engineering area of Controls (Steering Wheels, Steering Columns & Pedal systems).

In this position, you will have two main responsibilities

• Senior Principal Engineer within Controls
• Sub System & component team (Sub-SCT) leader globally within Controls

Responsibilities

• Be product owner for your assigned function group responsibility
• Drive the development from research/early phases of development to product maintenance. Ensure the design fulfills the business targets/requirements
• Serve as an Engineering Task Leader (ETL) working with several organizational departments (Purchasing, Product Design, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, etc.)
• Provide considerable education and provide technical advice to your peers
• Initiate and maintain extensive contact with the key engineers from all sites and key suppliers to maintain a worldwide network
• Participate in business development and innovation activities
• Network and build relationship with universities and external institutes for the controls technical area

Reporting

• Hierarchically:Local Line manager
• Functionally: Global Technology Manager (GTM) for Sub-SCT leader responsibilities

For further information please contact

Sebastien Duran, GTM Cab Exterior & Interior Strategy, +1 336 3386259

Anders Nordén, VP Cab Technology, +46 31 3236704 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta.

Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.