Standardization Engineer, Surface Treatment

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.  Your mission At Corporate Standards you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will:  •    Develop and maintain Volvo Group standards and design guidelines in your area of expertise e.g. regarding test methods, painting, electrolytic surface treatments etc. Provide training and technical advice to users of standards, e.g. design engineering, purchasing, aftermarket, etc. •    Establish and lead cross-functional Volvo Group networks in order to develop standards and support the implementation of the standards. •    Represent Corporate Standards in Volvo Group forums in your area of expertise •    Represent the Volvo Group in national, and sometimes international, standardization forums and network with universities and external institutes Qualifications: We are seeking you with an MSc or PhD degree in Chemistry or a relevant field.  You are a true team player and an excellent communicator with skills in both English and Swedish. Proficiency in surface treatment production technologies and processes is required. Prior experience in laboratory and/or product development, preferably within the automotive industry, is highly valued. It is an advantage with experience from surface treatment process industry. Your future team The Corporate Standards department is a Volvo Group-common resource organized within Group Trucks Technology, with the mission to secure quality and reduce product costs through standardization. Our stakeholders are mainly product development departments within the Volvo Group. We develop standards and provide training in connection with the developed standards in close cooperation with our stakeholders. The challenge you will meet is to handle complexity – the opportunity is global networking with colleagues from all Volvo Group Business areas to reach results! You will work in close collaboration with colleagues from, e.g., Trucks, Construction Equipment, Penta and Buses. You will be part of an enthusiastic team of experts in a wide range of technical areas. Ready for the next move? Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. For more information, contact Per-Olov Brandt, Manager Volvo Corporate Standards, 031-3221369 or per-olov.brandt@volvo.com We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.  Who we are and what we believe in  Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.  Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.