United States

Are you interested in developing new technologies for advanced transport solutions? Does the opportunity to work in a global organization on an exciting journey towards a sustainable future excite you? Do you thrive on the prospect of leading and mentoring a team of highly skilled, passionate engineers?

If so, here’s a great opportunity coming your way! Volvo Group North America is seeking a Director to lead our EATS & Combustion team in Hagerstown, MD.

Who We Are
Our team, Powertrain Engineering, is at the heart of Volvo Group Trucks Technology North America. We are proud product owners for components, systems as well as complete powertrains. We are responsible for the lifecycle management of our products, from advanced engineering, through product development and into the maintenance phase.
Many of our powertrain components are traditional combustion engines, after treatment systems, transmissions, and axles however the importance of e-mobility components is growing every day.

We stand in front of significant challenges – where reducing transport emitted CO2 emissions is one of the biggest – and are now adapting to take this on by simplifying and empowering our organization on and way of working. As an integrated part of this we have high expectations to reduce development lead-time and cost and driving innovation and employee engagement through our leaders leading technology and people. In this position you will be part of an organization dedicated to technology as well as empowering and developing our employees.
We always use customer satisfaction as the ultimate performance measurement.

What You Will be Doing
As a Director, EATS & Combustion you will lead the application of EATS and Combustion systems for the North America market. This team will be organized in product systems including hardware, SW development and engine calibration (HW, SW and DST) according to agile principles and your task will be to both be the leader of technologies as well as people.

You will also be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing front-line engineering managers in your function
• Setting strategies for the function to sustain a long-term competitive advantage
• Developing work force plans and securing adequate competences for current and future needs
• Driving continuous improvement plan and fostering innovative thinking
• Taking the product ownership for the modules/functions in your scope and leading the execution of roadmaps
• Delivering projects on time with right quality and according to budget
• Supporting technical decisions on component & system level with global and cross-functional network
• Developing interfaces towards other functions to support project deliveries and make daily operation more efficient

Who You Are
You are an experienced leader, with a can-do attitude, who takes initiative and has a desire for improvement. You actively encouraging strong communication amongst your team and have a passion for developing people as well as technology. You are looking for a new challenge that will allow you to grow both personally and professionally.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering field
• 12+ years of experience in Product Development within the automotive industry
• Leadership experience as a manager with direct reports is a must. Leading leaders experience is an advantage
• Experience in project management of large projects, specifically in an agile environment, is an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the market and applications
• Strategic thinking and business-focused, seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into purposeful actions
• Proven experience in building effective teams, maximizing each person’s contribution to achieve common goals
• Effective communicator, able to provide a clear message and use compelling arguments to gain commitment
• Accountable and resilient with ability to drive cross functional and global network and overcome roadblocks

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off including paid caregiver and parental leave policies
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier
• Want to learn more about these programs? Continue your exploratory journey with us here

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future of the transportation industry together with us?

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

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.

139350BR

Group Trucks Technology

Maryland

Hagerstown

Regular

Occasional Travel

Technology

28-Apr-2023